Who should replace Kawabe Hayao?
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKawabe Hayao's profile ↗
Kawabe Hayao is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 36 appearances, 7 goals, and 9 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Hayao, Alfie Devine of Preston North End offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Tomás Pochettino from Fortaleza also presents a strong option with a fit score of 87/100.
Best replacements for Kawabe Hayao
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Tomás Pochettinosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.4m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Gabriel Santanasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 36 | €200k | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Carlinhossimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 32 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kawabe Hayao
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Non-penalty goals, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kawabe Hayao?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alfie Devine (Preston North End) does the closest job to Kawabe Hayao, at 95/100 on profile. Tomás Pochettino and Gabriel Santana follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kawabe Hayao?
Yes — Gabriel Santana (Mirassol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kawabe Hayao?
Doppel learns Kawabe Hayao's role profile from his 2023/24 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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