Players like Tomoya Ando
CB/LBFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomoya Ando's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomoya Ando are James Tarkowski, Syb Van Ottele, Reece Burke. Doppel rates James Tarkowski (Everton) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tomoya Ando is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a centre-back and left-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacious dueling ability. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the bottom 16% of his positional peers, he compensates with elite metrics in duels won and clearances, showcasing his reliability in high-pressure situations. His durability is commendable, having missed just two games in three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomoya Ando
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomoya Ando
≈ 100% Tomoya Ando · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tomoya Ando · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tomoya Ando · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tomoya Ando?
Statistically, James Tarkowski (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Tomoya Ando — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tomoya Ando?
By Doppel's fit score, James Tarkowski (Everton) is the closest profile to Tomoya Ando, with a 82/100 overall match. Syb Van Ottele and Reece Burke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomoya Ando?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomoya Ando?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomoya Ando'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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