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, Abraham Marcus scores 78/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a workmanlike right winger, known for his aerial prowess and defensive contributions, making him a reliable asset on both ends of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to win aerial duels and make clearances, showcasing a robust all-around game. However, his injury history, with 19 games missed over the past three seasons, raises concerns about his durability.
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↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | David Mellasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €4.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Daniel Jamessimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Wilfried Gnontosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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. Abraham Marcus (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar right winger role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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