Players like Tomoki Iwata
CM/CDM/RBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomoki Iwata's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomoki Iwata are Nicolas Madsen, Aleksandar Stanković, Jack Hinshelwood. Doppel rates Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Henrique scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tomoki Iwata is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate passes into the final third. While he may not dominate in duels, his durability is impressive, having missed zero games in the last three seasons. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his positional peers, he provides solid support in midfield but may not be the standout performer in high-pressure situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomoki Iwata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomoki Iwata
≈ 100% Tomoki Iwata · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tomoki Iwata · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tomoki Iwata · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tomoki Iwata?
Statistically, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest look-alike to Tomoki Iwata — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tomoki Iwata?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Tomoki Iwata, with a 84/100 overall match. Aleksandar Stanković and Jack Hinshelwood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomoki Iwata?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomoki Iwata?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomoki Iwata's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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