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 September 2026.
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Kaoru Mitoma is a dynamic left winger, renowned for his goal-scoring prowess and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his peers, he excels in generating non-penalty goals and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a constant threat in attack. While his injury history raises some concerns, his capacity to influence games with both goals and assists marks him as a key asset for any side looking to bolster their offensive options.
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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Cody Gakposimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €58m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €33m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaoru Mitoma
≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kaoru Mitoma · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
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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