Players like Kawabe Hayao
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKawabe Hayao's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kawabe Hayao are Alfie Devine, Qazim Laci, Jens Toornstra. Doppel rates Alfie Devine (Preston North End) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 86/100 at about €200k. Data as of August 2026.
About Kawabe Hayao
Kawabe Hayao is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for contributing both in attack and playmaking. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he excels in finishing, accurate crossing, and creating key passes, showcasing his ability to impact games offensively. His impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, adds to his reliability, making him a valuable asset in any midfield setup. While not defensively dominant, his offensive prowess more than compensates for his tackling metrics.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kawabe Hayao
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kawabe Hayao
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kawabe Hayao?
By Doppel's fit score, Alfie Devine (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Kawabe Hayao, with a 89/100 overall match. Qazim Laci and Jens Toornstra are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kawabe Hayao?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kawabe Hayao?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kawabe Hayao's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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