Ao Tanaka alternatives
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAo Tanaka's profile ↗
Ao Tanaka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leeds United in the Premier League, with 28 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Tanaka, consider James Ward-Prowse from Burnley, valued at €4m, or Matúš Bero of VfL Bochum 1848, with a market value of just €1m. Both players offer a similar role at a significantly lower cost.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ao Tanaka
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ao Tanaka?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 85/100 match to Ao Tanaka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ao Tanaka?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ao Tanaka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ao Tanaka's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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