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Players like Kaoru Mitoma

LWBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaoru Mitoma's profile ↗

The players most similar to Kaoru Mitoma are Marcus Tavernier, Bazoumana Touré, Marko Pjaca. Doppel rates Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marko Pjaca scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.

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About Kaoru Mitoma

Kaoru Mitoma is a dynamic left winger known for his goal-scoring prowess and playmaking abilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his peers, he excels in generating non-penalty goals and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a constant threat in the attacking third. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could affect his impact over the long term. When fit, Mitoma's ability to combine scoring and assisting makes him a valuable asset for any side.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Kaoru Mitoma

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Marcus Taverniersimilar↗Bournemouth27€23m9584
2Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim20€39m9484
3Marko Pjacasimilar↗FC Twente31€1.6m9483
4Álex Berenguersimilar↗Athletic Club31€4.1m9385
5Cody Gakposimilar↗Liverpool FC27€58m9382
6Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗Real Betis26€4.3m9282
7Başar Önalsimilar↗Lille22€7.7m9283
8Igor Paixãosimilar↗Olympique de Marseille26€33m9282
9Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗Como21€32m9283
10Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗Burnley28€4.4m9282
11Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗Chelsea22€26m9285
12Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗Arsenal25€42m9284

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Kaoru Mitoma

1. Marcus TavernierBournemouth84/100

≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90

2. Bazoumana TouréTSG Hoffenheim84/100

≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90

3. Marko PjacaFC Twente83/100

≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Kaoru Mitoma?

Statistically, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Kaoru Mitoma — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Kaoru Mitoma?

By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Kaoru Mitoma, with a 84/100 overall match. Bazoumana Touré and Marko Pjaca are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Kaoru Mitoma?

Yes. Marko Pjaca (FC Twente) plays a similar left winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Kaoru Mitoma?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kaoru Mitoma's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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