Players like Shuto Abe
CM/CDMRWDM Brussels · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitShuto Abe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Shuto Abe are Noah Naujoks, Thijs Oosting, Carel Eiting. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 83/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Shuto Abe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
| 3 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 80 | 81 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 80 | 81 |
| 9 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shuto Abe
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shuto Abe?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Shuto Abe, with a 83/100 overall match. Thijs Oosting and Carel Eiting are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shuto Abe?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Shuto Abe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Shuto Abe'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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