Who should replace Taichi Fukui?
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaichi Fukui's profile ↗
Taichi Fukui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, where he has made 33 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Fukui, players like Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen, fit 80/100) and Yassine Titraoui (RC Lens, fit 80/100) offer similar tactical roles, ensuring a seamless transition in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Mariesimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 22 | €1.7m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taichi Fukui
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Taichi Fukui · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taichi Fukui?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Marie (Eintracht Braunschweig) does the closest job to Taichi Fukui, at 94/100 on profile. Dirk Wanner Proper and Yassine Titraoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Taichi Fukui?
Yes — Tobías Reinhart (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Taichi Fukui?
Doppel learns Taichi Fukui's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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