Players like Tsuyoshi Watanabe
CBFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTsuyoshi Watanabe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tsuyoshi Watanabe are Danny Bakker, Ronald Araújo, Ismaelo Ganiou. Doppel rates Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 89/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball and creating opportunities from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers, he showcases remarkable accuracy in long passes and consistently generates big chances, highlighting his playmaking ability. Durability is a plus, with just 14 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back for Feyenoord.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tsuyoshi Watanabe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tsuyoshi Watanabe
≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tsuyoshi Watanabe?
Statistically, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest look-alike to Tsuyoshi Watanabe — a 89/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tsuyoshi Watanabe?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Tsuyoshi Watanabe, with a 89/100 overall match. Ronald Araújo and Ismaelo Ganiou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tsuyoshi Watanabe?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tsuyoshi Watanabe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tsuyoshi Watanabe's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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