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 Giulio Maggiore, Zico Buurmeester, Abdellah Baallal. Doppel rates Giulio Maggiore (Bari) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Shuto Abe is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to disrupt opposition play and contribute in the final third. With strong metrics in clearances, tackles, and non-penalty goals, he showcases a blend of defensive stability and attacking threat. His impressive durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, adds to his reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in creating key chances, his overall contributions make him a solid asset in midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Shuto Abe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shuto Abe
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · medium reliability
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Shuto Abe?
Statistically, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest look-alike to Shuto Abe — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Shuto Abe?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest profile to Shuto Abe, with a 80/100 overall match. Zico Buurmeester and Abdellah Baallal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shuto Abe?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
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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