Players like Tsuyoshi Watanabe
CBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTsuyoshi Watanabe's profile ↗
Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a centre-back for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals. Players similar to Watanabe include Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Tristan Crama from Millwall, with a fit score of 88/100. These players demonstrate comparable defensive roles and statistical profiles.
About Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in initiating attacks from the back with his accurate long balls and ability to create big chances, ranking in the top 6% and 7% of his positional peers, respectively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8%, he demonstrates elite quality and reliability, having missed only 14 games in the last three seasons. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his playmaking ability sets him apart as a dynamic presence in the defensive line.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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