Players like Tsuyoshi Watanabe
CBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTsuyoshi Watanabe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tsuyoshi Watanabe are Danny Bakker, Ismaelo Ganiou, Tristan Crama. 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 September 2026.
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Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for orchestrating play from the back. His elite ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances showcases his vision and technical prowess, placing him in the top 11% of his positional peers. With just 14 games missed over the last three seasons, he’s a durable and reliable presence in defence, though he could improve his tackling and interception metrics to elevate his overall game.
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 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
* 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: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
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. Ismaelo Ganiou and Tristan Crama 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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