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, Nayel Mehssatou, Tika de Jonge. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davy van den Berg scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Taichi Fukui is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 41% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality on the pitch. With an outstanding ability to convert chances—ranking in the top 5% for finishing—he combines reliability and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his contributions in creating chances may need improvement, his scoring prowess makes him a potent threat 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↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 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: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Taichi Fukui?
Statistically, Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Taichi Fukui — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Taichi Fukui?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Taichi Fukui, with a 80/100 overall match. Nayel Mehssatou and Tika de Jonge are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Taichi Fukui?
Yes. Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
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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