Who should replace Ko Itakura?
CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKo Itakura's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ko Itakura, the best-fitting centre backs are David Zec, Ismaelo Ganiou, Joachim Andersen. David Zec (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ko Itakura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 19 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 19 | €24m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €20m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ko Itakura
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ko Itakura · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ko Itakura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Ko Itakura, at 91/100 on profile. Ismaelo Ganiou and Joachim Andersen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ko Itakura?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ko Itakura?
Doppel learns Ko Itakura's role profile from his 2024/25 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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