Players like Kosuke Nakamura
GKPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKosuke Nakamura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kosuke Nakamura are Egil Selvik, Jamie Cumming, Silas Prüfrock. Doppel rates Egil Selvik (Stade Brestois) a 82/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kosuke Nakamura is a reliable shot-stopper and a commanding presence in goal, characterized by his exceptional clearance ability, ranking in the top 1% among his peers. With a solid aerial game, he effectively deals with high balls, making him a dependable last line of defense. While his overall performance sits in the bottom 41% of goalkeepers, his durability is a plus, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kosuke Nakamura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egil Selviksimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €1.6m | 97 | 82 |
| 2 | Jamie Cummingsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 27 | €1.2m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Daniel Peretzsimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €3.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kosuke Nakamura
≈ 100% Kosuke Nakamura · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kosuke Nakamura · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kosuke Nakamura · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kosuke Nakamura?
Statistically, Egil Selvik (Stade Brestois) is the closest look-alike to Kosuke Nakamura — a 82/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kosuke Nakamura?
By Doppel's fit score, Egil Selvik (Stade Brestois) is the closest profile to Kosuke Nakamura, with a 82/100 overall match. Jamie Cumming and Silas Prüfrock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kosuke Nakamura?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kosuke Nakamura?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kosuke Nakamura's 2023/24 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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