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Who should replace Tsuyoshi Watanabe?

CBFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTsuyoshi Watanabe's profile ↗

Tsuyoshi Watanabe is a centre-back for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 goals. Players who can replace Watanabe include Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, with a fit score of 89/100, and Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for the centre-back role.

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Best replacements for Tsuyoshi Watanabe

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen27€37m9685
2Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k9589
3Ronald Araújosimilar↗FC Barcelona27€22m9485
4Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗RC Lens21€19m9487
5Tristan Cramasimilar↗Millwall25€12m9488
6Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗KVC Westerlo19€64m9485
7Emin Bayramsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€3.9m9489
8Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9485
9Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗Queens Park Rangers29€4.8m9486
10Nathan Akésimilar↗Manchester City31€11m9483
11Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗Benfica38€1.1m9386
12Chancel Mbembasimilar↗Olympique de Marseille32€1.8m9385

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Tsuyoshi Watanabe

1. Edmond TapsobaBayer 04 Leverkusen85/100

≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

2. Danny BakkerSC Telstar89/100

≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Ronald AraújoFC Barcelona85/100

≈ 100% Tsuyoshi Watanabe · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Touches /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Tsuyoshi Watanabe?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Tsuyoshi Watanabe, at 96/100 on profile. Danny Bakker and Ronald Araújo follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tsuyoshi Watanabe?

Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 89/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Tsuyoshi Watanabe?

Doppel learns Tsuyoshi Watanabe'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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