Who should replace Ryotaro Ito?
CM/CDM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyotaro Ito's profile ↗
Ryotaro Ito is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Pro League, where he made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 10 goals and 5 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Ito, players like Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, fit 89/100) and Alan Patrick (Internacional, fit 88/100) offer similar tactical fits, making them strong alternatives in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 96 | 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 | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 7 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 95 | 84 |
| 9 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 96/100 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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