Players like Ryota Morioka
CM/CDMRC Sporting Charleroi · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyota Morioka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryota Morioka are Baptiste Santamaria, Anouar El Azzouzi, Edoardo Bove. Doppel rates Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 80/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ryota Morioka is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional tackling and interception skills, ranking in the top 2% of his peers. With a reliable ability to win duels and deliver accurate long balls, he excels in breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks from deep. At 35, his durability is impressive, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryota Morioka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €2.6m | 96 | 79 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Edoardo Bovesimilar↗ | Watford | 24 | €4.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryota Morioka
≈ 100% Ryota Morioka · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryota Morioka · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryota Morioka · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ryota Morioka?
Statistically, Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Ryota Morioka — a 79/100 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 Ryota Morioka?
By Doppel's fit score, Baptiste Santamaria (Valencia) is the closest profile to Ryota Morioka, with a 79/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Edoardo Bove are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryota Morioka?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryota Morioka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryota Morioka'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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