Players like Taichi Fukui
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaichi Fukui's profile ↗
The players most similar to Taichi Fukui are Dirk Wanner Proper, Yassine Titraoui, Nayel Mehssatou. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dirk Wanner Proper scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Taichi Fukui is a goal-scoring central midfielder who thrives in attacking scenarios, showcasing an elite finishing ability that places him in the top 5% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he consistently impacts games with his knack for finding the net, contributing 4 goals this season. His durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability in the midfield. While creating big chances is not his forte, his scoring prowess makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
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 · 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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