Players like Ryotaro Ito
CM/CDM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyotaro Ito's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryotaro Ito are Jonas Hofmann, Julian Brandt, Alan Patrick. Doppel rates Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 89/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Ryotaro Ito in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Ryotaro Ito
Ryotaro Ito is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and creativity in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his positional peers, he excels in generating scoring opportunities, evident from his elite metrics in key passes and big chances created. His ability to deliver accurate final-third passes makes him a vital asset in attack, although he may need to improve his defensive contributions in duels. With only six games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable presence.
Strengths: Key passes, Big chances created, xG + xA. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryotaro Ito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 6 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryotaro Ito
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryotaro Ito?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Ryotaro Ito, with a 89/100 overall match. Julian Brandt and Alan Patrick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryotaro Ito?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryotaro Ito?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryotaro Ito's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →