Who should replace Ko Itakura?
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKo Itakura's profile ↗
Ko Itakura is a centre-back for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Itakura include Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, with a fit score of 83/100, and Michael Svoboda of Venezia, who has a fit score of 81/100. Both demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the role, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Itakura.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Svobodasimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €3.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Chrislain Matsimasimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ko Itakura
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ko Itakura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Svoboda (Venezia) does the closest job to Ko Itakura, at 94/100 on profile. Chrislain Matsima and Mariano Troilo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ko Itakura?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ko Itakura?
Doppel learns Ko Itakura's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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