Players like Rihito Yamamoto
CM/CDMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRihito Yamamoto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rihito Yamamoto are Carel Eiting, Håkon Evjen, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) a 88/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carel Eiting scores 88/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rihito Yamamoto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rihito Yamamoto
≈ 100% Rihito Yamamoto · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rihito Yamamoto · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rihito Yamamoto · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rihito Yamamoto?
By Doppel's fit score, Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Rihito Yamamoto, with a 88/100 overall match. Håkon Evjen and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rihito Yamamoto?
Yes. Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rihito Yamamoto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rihito Yamamoto'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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