Players like Koki Machida
CB/LB/RBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoki Machida's profile ↗
Koki Machida is a centre-back/left-back for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Machida include Bryant Nieling from Modena, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Cacá from Corinthians, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable players are Gabriele Guarino of Empoli and Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt, both also scoring 82/100 for fit.
12 players most similar to Koki Machida
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 82 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koki Machida
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koki Machida?
By Doppel's fit score, Bryant Nieling (Modena) is the closest profile to Koki Machida, with a 83/100 overall match. Cacá and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Koki Machida?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Koki Machida?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Koki Machida's 2024/25 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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