Players like Ayumu Seko
CB/CM/CDMLe Havre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyumu Seko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ayumu Seko are Miguel Nóbrega, Márton Dárdai, Andrew Hughes. Doppel rates Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ayumu Seko is a resilient and commanding centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and defensive clearances, making him a reliable last line of defense. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 34% of his positional peers, indicating room for growth in overall impact. Notably durable, he has missed only three games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While not a threat going forward, his defensive contributions are solid and crucial for maintaining team stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ayumu Seko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayumu Seko
≈ 100% Ayumu Seko · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ayumu Seko · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ayumu Seko · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayumu Seko?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) is the closest profile to Ayumu Seko, with a 82/100 overall match. Márton Dárdai and Andrew Hughes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ayumu Seko?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ayumu Seko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ayumu Seko'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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