Players like Hiroki Sekine
RBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHiroki Sekine's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hiroki Sekine are Marlon Fossey, Oliver Braude, Hamza El Kaouakibi. Doppel rates Marlon Fossey (Standard Liège) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Hiroki Sekine
Hiroki Sekine is a reliable right-back known for his precise passing in the final third, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. Despite being in the bottom 39% of his positional peers overall, he excels in aerial duels, showcasing his defensive prowess. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his consistent availability and reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hiroki Sekine
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €6.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Roland Sallaisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 29 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hiroki Sekine
≈ 100% Hiroki Sekine · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Hiroki Sekine · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Hiroki Sekine · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hiroki Sekine?
By Doppel's fit score, Marlon Fossey (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to Hiroki Sekine, with a 81/100 overall match. Oliver Braude and Hamza El Kaouakibi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hiroki Sekine?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hiroki Sekine?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hiroki Sekine's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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