Players like Yu Hirakawa
RM/LMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYu Hirakawa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yu Hirakawa are Aron Dønnum, Tom Louchet, Roger Fernandes. Doppel rates Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonathan Clauss scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Yu Hirakawa is a dynamic dribbling winger who excels in creating space and opportunities in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 48% among his peers, he showcases impressive success in dribbles and accurate final-third passes, making him a constant threat on the flanks. While his defensive contributions may not be his strongest suit, his reliability is evident, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a consistent presence for Hull City.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Shots. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yu Hirakawa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | Everton | 30 | €7.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Salvatore Eliasimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yu Hirakawa
≈ 100% Yu Hirakawa · strong: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Yu Hirakawa · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yu Hirakawa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yu Hirakawa?
By Doppel's fit score, Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Yu Hirakawa, with a 83/100 overall match. Tom Louchet and Roger Fernandes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yu Hirakawa?
Yes. Jonathan Clauss (Nice) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yu Hirakawa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yu Hirakawa's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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