Players like Takumi Minamino
CAMAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakumi Minamino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Takumi Minamino are Joël Piroe, Deniz Undav, Kristian Hlynsson. Doppel rates Joël Piroe (Leeds United) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andreas Weimann scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Takumi Minamino is a creative attacking midfielder whose playmaking prowess shines through his impressive xG and xA contributions, placing him in the top 10% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating indicating he operates below the elite level, his ability to generate big chances and score from open play highlights his offensive potential. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency and availability, making him a player to watch for moments of brilliance, albeit with caution.
Strengths: xG + xA, Big chances created, Shots. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Takumi Minamino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €26m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Derby County | 35 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takumi Minamino
≈ 100% Takumi Minamino · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Takumi Minamino · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Takumi Minamino · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Takumi Minamino?
Statistically, Joël Piroe (Leeds United) is the closest look-alike to Takumi Minamino — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Takumi Minamino?
By Doppel's fit score, Joël Piroe (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Takumi Minamino, with a 85/100 overall match. Deniz Undav and Kristian Hlynsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Takumi Minamino?
Yes. Andreas Weimann (Derby County) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Takumi Minamino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Takumi Minamino's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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