Kawabe Hayao alternatives
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, 7 goals, and 9 assists this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Hayao, players like Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor, and Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda all offer similar roles with fit scores of 87/100 and a market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kawabe Hayao
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 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
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kawabe Hayao?
Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) 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?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.4m.
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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