Cheaper alternatives to Ryotaro Ito
CM/CDM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyotaro Ito's profile ↗
Ryotaro Ito is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances, 10 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ito, players like Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m with a fit score of 90/100, and Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, could be viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 2 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 93 | 89 |
| 3 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryotaro Ito
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ryotaro Ito?
Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 89/100 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 90/100 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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