Players like Koki Saito
LWQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoki Saito's profile ↗
Koki Saito is a left winger for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Saito include Yira Collins Sor from KRC Genk with a fit score of 78/100, and Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles, who has a fit score of 81/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Koki Saito
Koki Saito profiles as a tenacious left winger, excelling defensively with impressive tackling and duel-winning capabilities. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 46% of his peers, his commitment to regaining possession sets him apart in a more defensive role. However, his lack of offensive output and injury history—missing 23 games over the last three seasons—highlights a need for improvement in creating chances and maintaining fitness.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Koki Saito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Min-su Kimsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €5.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koki Saito
≈ 100% Koki Saito · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Koki Saito · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Koki Saito · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koki Saito?
By Doppel's fit score, Yira Collins Sor (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Koki Saito, with a 78/100 overall match. Mathis Suray and Diego López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Koki Saito?
Yes. Yira Collins Sor (KRC Genk) plays a similar left winger role and rates 78/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Koki Saito?
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