Players like Ko Itakura
CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKo Itakura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ko Itakura are Emin Bayram, Dies Janse, Noahkai Banks. Doppel rates Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ko Itakura is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for finishing, ranking in the top 9% for non-penalty goals among his peers. Despite his solid defensive contributions, including clearances in the top 11%, his overall quality is currently below the elite level. Durability is a concern, with significant time missed due to injuries over the last few seasons, limiting his impact on the pitch.
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 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ko Itakura
≈ 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
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ko Itakura?
Statistically, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest look-alike to Ko Itakura — a 88/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ko Itakura?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Ko Itakura, with a 88/100 overall match. Dies Janse and Noahkai Banks 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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