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 September 2026.
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Tomoki Iwata is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and effective passing in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his positional peers, he provides solid durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. His ability to win aerial duels ranks him in the top 17%, making him a valuable asset in both defensive and transitional phases, though he could enhance his impact by improving his dueling success.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 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↗ | Kayserispor | 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 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 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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