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 July 2026.
About Tomoki Iwata
Tomoki Iwata is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and reliable distribution in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his peers, he offers solid contributions without being a standout. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, while his ability to win headers and execute accurate passes showcases his effectiveness in controlling the midfield. However, he could benefit from improving his overall dueling success to enhance his defensive impact.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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