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 (Watford) a 81/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kosuke Nakamura
Kosuke Nakamura is a commanding shot-stopper with a strong presence in the air, excelling in clearances and aerial duels, making him an essential last line of defense. While his overall quality places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, his durability shines through, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons. His ability to dominate aerial situations is a key asset, although he could improve his involvement in build-up play.
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↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.6m | 97 | 81 |
| 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 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 28 | €3.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Kosuke Nakamura?
By Doppel's fit score, Egil Selvik (Watford) is the closest profile to Kosuke Nakamura, with a 81/100 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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