Players like Taichi Fukui
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaichi Fukui's profile ↗
Taichi Fukui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, aged 22, with a market value of €5m. Players similar to Fukui include Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
About Taichi Fukui
Taichi Fukui is a dynamic central midfielder, showcasing a knack for finishing that sets him apart as a scoring threat from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he’s proven to be a reliable asset, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists over 33 appearances this season. His durability is impressive, having missed zero games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability in the engine room. While his playmaking and aerial contributions may not be his strongest suits, his ability to find the net makes him a valuable player in tight matches.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Taichi Fukui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taichi Fukui
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taichi Fukui?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Taichi Fukui, with a 82/100 overall match. Yassine Titraoui and Nayel Mehssatou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Taichi Fukui?
Yes. Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Taichi Fukui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Taichi Fukui's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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