Players like Yuto Tsunashima
CB/RBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYuto Tsunashima's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yuto Tsunashima are Ze Vitor, Casper Widell, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Yuto Tsunashima
Yuto Tsunashima is a resilient defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with a strong aerial presence and impressive clearance statistics. His elite ability to dominate in the air and consistently disrupt opposition attacks positions him as a reliable backbone for Royal Antwerp FC. While he may lack in offensive contributions, his durability—missing just one game in three seasons—underscores his reliability and commitment to the squad.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yuto Tsunashima
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yuto Tsunashima
≈ 100% Yuto Tsunashima · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Yuto Tsunashima · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yuto Tsunashima · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yuto Tsunashima?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Yuto Tsunashima, with a 82/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yuto Tsunashima?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yuto Tsunashima?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yuto Tsunashima's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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