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 October 2026.
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Yuto Tsunashima is a resilient, defensive powerhouse, excelling as a centre-back with strong aerial presence and a knack for crucial clearances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 45% of his positional peers, he may not be the standout in possession or attacking contributions, but his durability shines through with only one game missed in the last three seasons. Tsunashima's ability to dominate in the air and maintain defensive solidity makes him a reliable option in any backline.
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 · 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 closest look-alike to Yuto Tsunashima?
Statistically, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Yuto Tsunashima — a 82/100 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 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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