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 teams seeking the best replacement for Kawabe, Alfie Devine of Preston North End offers an impressive fit score of 89/100, while Jens Toornstra from Sparta Rotterdam and Qazim Laci of Çaykur Rizespor both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 86/100 and 85/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kawabe Hayao
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kawabe Hayao · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
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. Qazim Laci and Jens Toornstra follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kawabe Hayao?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 86/100 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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