Who should replace Yukinari Sugawara?
RB/RMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYukinari Sugawara's profile ↗
Yukinari Sugawara is a right-back/right midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sugawara, Anton Gaaei from AFC Ajax offers an impressive fit score of 86/100, while Patrick Ciurria from Monza and Robert-Jan Vanwesemael from Sint-Truidense VV also present strong alternatives, with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Ciurriasimilar↗ | Monza | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Josip Juranovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yukinari Sugawara
≈ 100% Yukinari Sugawara · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yukinari Sugawara · strong: Key passes, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Yukinari Sugawara · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yukinari Sugawara?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Gaaei (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Yukinari Sugawara, at 92/100 on profile. Patrick Ciurria and Josha Vagnoman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yukinari Sugawara?
Yes — Patrick Ciurria (Monza) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yukinari Sugawara?
Doppel learns Yukinari Sugawara's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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