Who should replace Ryotaro Ito?
CM/CDM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyotaro Ito's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ryotaro Ito, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jonas Hofmann, Julian Brandt, Alan Patrick. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) matches the role at 97/100 on tactical profile (89/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Hofmann at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryotaro Ito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 96 | 88 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Hakim Ziyechsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 9 | Dries Mertenssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 39 | n/a | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryotaro Ito
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ryotaro Ito · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryotaro Ito?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Ryotaro Ito, at 97/100 on profile. Julian Brandt and Alan Patrick follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryotaro Ito?
Yes — Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryotaro Ito?
Doppel learns Ryotaro Ito'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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