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Players like Takefusa Kubo

RWReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakefusa Kubo's profile ↗

The players most similar to Takefusa Kubo are Yankuba Minteh, Nicolas Pépé, Désiré Doué. Doppel rates Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Pépé scores 85/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Takefusa Kubo

Takefusa Kubo is an aggressive, dribbling right winger renowned for his ability to take on defenders and win duels, ranking in the top 2% for both successful dribbles and duels won per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he demonstrates impressive reliability and durability, missing only 16 games in the last three seasons. While he’s adept at creating chances, his goal tally reflects a need for more finishing touch, but his overall impact remains significant.

Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Takefusa Kubo

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion22€42m9683
2Nicolas Pépésimilar↗Villarreal31€6.6m9485
3Désiré Douésimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain21€124m9483
4Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗Villarreal22€11m9482
5Brajan Grudasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0522€29m9285
6Bukayo Sakasimilar↗Arsenal25€115m9283
7Ludovic Blassimilar↗Stade Rennais29€9.3m9281
8Amad Diallosimilar↗Manchester United24€44m9181
9Brahim Díazsimilar↗Real Madrid27€37m9183
10Michael Olisesimilar↗FC Bayern München25€144m9182
11Lamine Yamalsimilar↗FC Barcelona19€215m9183
12Matías Soulésimilar↗Frosinone23€36m9082

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Takefusa Kubo

1. Yankuba MintehBrighton & Hove Albion83/100

≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90

2. Nicolas PépéVillarreal85/100

≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90

3. Désiré DouéParis Saint-Germain83/100

≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Takefusa Kubo?

By Doppel's fit score, Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Takefusa Kubo, with a 83/100 overall match. Nicolas Pépé and Désiré Doué are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Takefusa Kubo?

Yes. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €6.6m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Takefusa Kubo?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Takefusa Kubo's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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