Who should replace Atsuki Ito?
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAtsuki Ito's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Atsuki Ito, the best-fitting central midfielders are Elias Kristoffersen Hagen, Thomas Van den Keybus, Isaac Price. Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bruno Henrique at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Atsuki Ito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ewan Hendersonsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €500k | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €7.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Atsuki Ito
≈ 100% Atsuki Ito · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Atsuki Ito · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Atsuki Ito · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Atsuki Ito?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) does the closest job to Atsuki Ito, at 94/100 on profile. Thomas Van den Keybus and Isaac Price follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Atsuki Ito?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Atsuki Ito?
Doppel learns Atsuki 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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