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 September 2026.
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Tomoya Ando is a robust defensive anchor, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests, making him an aggressive front-foot defender. With his exceptional ability to win duels and clearances, he consistently disrupts opposition attacks while also contributing creatively with key chances. Despite a lower overall Sofascore rating, his durability stands out, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability 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↗ | Luton Town | 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↗ | Hellas Verona | 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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 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 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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