Cheaper alternatives to Kawabe Hayao
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKawabe Hayao's profile ↗
Kawabe Hayao is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League. With 36 appearances in the 2023/24 season, he has contributed 7 goals and 9 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kawabe, players like Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor and Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda both have a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kawabe Hayao
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 82 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kawabe Hayao
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kawabe Hayao?
Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 86/100 match to Kawabe Hayao.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kawabe Hayao?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kawabe Hayao?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kawabe Hayao'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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