What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Reece James?

James reads the game better than Saliba — nearly 2x the output. 42 clearances in 29 games. €60M. You decide. Compared with William Saliba (€60.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers).

How does Reece James compare to William Saliba?

Reece James interceptions vs William Saliba (33 interceptions in 29 games), but clearances (42 clearances in 29 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Reece James's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Reece James?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: William Saliba. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Reece James

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Active Full-BackBall-Playing

2.21Tkl/90

1.24KP/90

Based on 1,959 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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James reads the game better than Saliba — nearly 2x the output.

vs William Saliba · Premier League · Same playing style · €60.0M

James wins on

Interceptions

1.52/90 · Top 20% · 33 interceptions in 29 games

James loses on

Clearances

1.93/90 · 42 clearances in 29 games

Based on 1,959 min (29 apps) vs anchor 2,075 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premier League · same-role pool

1.52/90

Top 20%

James

Interceptions

RT edge

0.62/90

Bottom 17%

Saliba

1.93/90

James

Clearances

gap

4.58/90

Saliba

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vs Premier League Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Big Chances

0.38/90Top 3%

Press Intensity

2.74/90Top 5%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=335) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-Playing

A Active Full-Back. A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

RT narrative for Reece James · based on seasonal DNA and league percentiles on this page.

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