Cheaper alternatives to Taichi Fukui
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaichi Fukui's profile ↗
Taichi Fukui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fukui, Irakli Yegoian and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, both in the Eredivisie with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100 respectively, present budget-friendly options valued at €2m and €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taichi Fukui
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Taichi Fukui?
Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 81/100 match to Taichi Fukui.
Who is the best-value alternative to Taichi Fukui?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Taichi Fukui?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Taichi Fukui'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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