Who should replace Kuryu Matsuki?
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKuryu Matsuki's profile ↗
Kuryu Matsuki is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Southampton in the ENG-Championship, with 22 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Notable matches include Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05, with a fit score of 83/100, and Thibo Somers from Royal Antwerp FC, also with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Matsuki, these players demonstrate a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €59m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Myles Peart-Harrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Davide Frattesisimilar↗ | Lazio | 27 | €20m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kuryu Matsuki
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kuryu Matsuki?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cesare Casadei (Torino) does the closest job to Kuryu Matsuki, at 93/100 on profile. Jae-sung Lee and Thibo Somers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kuryu Matsuki?
Yes — Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kuryu Matsuki?
Doppel learns Kuryu Matsuki'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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