Players like Seiji Kimura
CBKVC Westerlo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSeiji Kimura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Seiji Kimura are Jannis Heuer, Husniddin Aliqulov, Nehemiah Fernandez. Doppel rates Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of November 2026.
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Seiji Kimura is a shot-happy centre-back who contributes uniquely from the back, showcasing an attacking mindset with his impressive goal-scoring for a defender. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his durability is a plus, having missed only a handful of games over three seasons. However, he may need to improve on defensive metrics like tackles and interceptions to elevate his overall impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Seiji Kimura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Seiji Kimura
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Seiji Kimura?
Statistically, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) is the closest look-alike to Seiji Kimura — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Seiji Kimura?
By Doppel's fit score, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) is the closest profile to Seiji Kimura, with a 85/100 overall match. Husniddin Aliqulov and Nehemiah Fernandez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Seiji Kimura?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Seiji Kimura?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Seiji Kimura'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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