Players like Ao Tanaka
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAo Tanaka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ao Tanaka are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, James Ward-Prowse, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ao Tanaka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ao Tanaka
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ao Tanaka · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ao Tanaka?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Ao Tanaka, with a 84/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ao Tanaka?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ao Tanaka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ao Tanaka's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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