Players like Kazunari Kita
CBReal Sociedad B · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKazunari Kita's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kazunari Kita are Siad Gourville, Thalisson, Rodri Suárez. Doppel rates Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kazunari Kita is a reliable, defensive-minded centre-back known for his strong clearing ability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 25% of his positional peers, he excels in disrupting opposition attacks, averaging a notable number of clearances per 90 minutes. His durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline. While his contributions in attack are minimal, his defensive prowess makes him a solid option for teams prioritizing defensive stability.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kazunari Kita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kazunari Kita
≈ 100% Kazunari Kita · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kazunari Kita · low reliability
≈ 100% Kazunari Kita · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kazunari Kita?
By Doppel's fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Kazunari Kita, with a 82/100 overall match. Thalisson and Rodri Suárez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kazunari Kita?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kazunari Kita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kazunari Kita's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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