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 Championship, aged 23, with a market value of €3m. For those seeking the best replacement for Matsuki, Ilias Koutsoupias from Frosinone offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05 also presents a strong option with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Kuryu Matsuki
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Myles Peart-Harrissimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €59m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kuryu Matsuki
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kuryu Matsuki?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Kuryu Matsuki, at 93/100 on profile. Ilias Koutsoupias and Jens Stage follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kuryu Matsuki?
Yes — Myles Peart-Harris (Swansea City) 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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