Players like Yuta Nakayama
CB/LBHuddersfield Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYuta Nakayama's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yuta Nakayama are Diego Sánchez, Marvel, Callum Elder. Doppel rates Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijón) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tobías Ostchega scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of August 2026.
About Yuta Nakayama
Yuta Nakayama is a versatile defender, comfortable operating as both a centre-back and left-back. While he has shown durability with only eight missed games in three seasons, his overall performance places him in the bottom tier of his peers, lacking standout strengths. His contributions in attack are minimal, with limited goal involvement and possession won in the attacking third, indicating a more conservative defensive role rather than an aggressive playmaker from the back.
Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yuta Nakayama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 28 | €200k | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yuta Nakayama
≈ 100% Yuta Nakayama · strong: Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Yuta Nakayama · low reliability
≈ 100% Yuta Nakayama · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yuta Nakayama?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Yuta Nakayama, with a 81/100 overall match. Marvel and Callum Elder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yuta Nakayama?
Yes. Tobías Ostchega (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yuta Nakayama?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yuta Nakayama's 2023/24 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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