Players like Ko Itakura
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKo Itakura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ko Itakura are Ethan Pinnock, Emin Bayram, Dies Janse. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ko Itakura is a dynamic, goal-scoring centre-back known for his exceptional finishing ability, ranking in the top 9% among peers. His impressive clearance rate and high involvement in play demonstrate both defensive reliability and offensive threat, making him a standout performer despite a Sofascore rating in the top 37%. However, his injury history has affected his availability, raising concerns about consistency in the lineup.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ko Itakura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ko Itakura
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ko Itakura?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) is the closest profile to Ko Itakura, with a 83/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Dies Janse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ko Itakura?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ko Itakura?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ko Itakura'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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