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, Alan Patrick, Thorgan Hazard. 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 October 2026.
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Ryotaro Ito is a creative deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases elite vision and precision, averaging impressive key passes and big chances created per 90 minutes. While not defensively dominant in duels or tackles, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by just six missed games over the last three seasons, marking him as a durable asset for Sint-Truidense VV.
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 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 6 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 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: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ryotaro Ito?
Statistically, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Ryotaro Ito — a 89/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Alan Patrick and Thorgan Hazard 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.
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