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 October 2026.
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Kawabe Hayao is a dynamic offensive midfielder who excels at linking play and contributing goals, evidenced by his impressive finishing and key passing metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in scoring and creating opportunities, making him a vital asset for Standard Liège. His durability stands out, with zero games missed in the past three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While his defensive contributions may not be his strongest suit, his attacking prowess more than compensates.
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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 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↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Kawabe Hayao?
Statistically, Alfie Devine (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Kawabe Hayao — 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 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 (Sparta Rotterdam) 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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