Players like Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
RWCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTatsuhiro Sakamoto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto are Ibrahim Sadiq, Anthony Elanga, David Mella. Doppel rates Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ibrahim Sadiq scores 82/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a versatile right winger with a defensive edge, excelling in aerial duels and contributing to his team's defensive efforts. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 48% of his peers, he demonstrates resilience and reliability despite a history of injuries, having missed 19 games over the last three seasons. His ability to clear the ball effectively adds depth to his game, though he could improve his offensive output with more shots and key passes.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Anthony Elangasimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €31m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | David Mellasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €4.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Daniel Jamessimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Wilfried Gnontosimilar↗ | Leeds United | 23 | €17m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
≈ 100% Tatsuhiro Sakamoto · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Tatsuhiro Sakamoto · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Tatsuhiro Sakamoto · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tatsuhiro Sakamoto?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, with a 82/100 overall match. Anthony Elanga and David Mella are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto?
Yes. Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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