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Cheaper alternatives to Ryotaro Ito

CM/CDM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyotaro Ito's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Ryotaro Ito are Mohamed Ihattaren, Jonas Hofmann, Jarne Steuckers. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) rates 89/100 as a match at about €3.2m, below Ryotaro Ito's ~€5.8m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Ryotaro Ito

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€3.2m9489
2Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen34€1.6m9789
3Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗KRC Genk24€5.5m9389
4Alan Patricksimilar↗Internacional35€2.2m9688
5Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗RSC Anderlecht33€1.8m9587
6Kevin Stögersimilar↗VfL Bochum 184833€1.9m9487
7İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗FC Barcelona36€1.9m9487
8David Tijaničsimilar↗Göztepe29€1.3m9387
9Claudio Aquinosimilar↗Vélez Sarsfield35€500k9387
10Youssef Mazizsimilar↗Oud-Heverlee Leuven28€900k9287
11Dušan Tadićsimilar↗Fenerbahçe38€1.4m9386
12Franco Cristaldosimilar↗Grêmio30€3.6m9486

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ryotaro Ito

1. Mohamed IhattarenFortuna Sittard89/100

≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90

2. Jonas HofmannBayer 04 Leverkusen89/100

≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Jarne SteuckersKRC Genk89/100

≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Ryotaro Ito?

David Tijanič (Göztepe) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 87/100 match to Ryotaro Ito.

Who is the best-value alternative to Ryotaro Ito?

Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.2m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ryotaro Ito?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ryotaro Ito'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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