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Avispa Fukuoka· 2025 · J-League · FULL

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Central MidfieldJapan25y€1.3MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

0.57KP/90

0.03G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,135 min · 2025 · J-League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to D. Matsuoka

Ao Tanaka83% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €10.0M
Joel Chima Fujita82% match
St. Pauli · Bundesliga · €8.0M
Mikel Jauregizar81% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to D. Matsuoka:

Ao Tanaka(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Joel Chima Fujita(82% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (57 touches/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mikel Jauregizar(81% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ao Tanaka

Leeds United · Premier League

Japan27yContract 2028

KP/901.37

G/900.14

CreatorOut of form ↓

vs Matsuoka: €9M more expensive · 2y older

83% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to D. Matsuoka?▼

The top alternatives to D. Matsuoka based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ao Tanaka, Joel Chima Fujita, Mikel Jauregizar, Jon Moncayola, Michel Aebischer. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to D. Matsuoka in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to D. Matsuoka in 2026 include Ao Tanaka (€10.0M), Joel Chima Fujita (€8.0M), Mikel Jauregizar (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does D. Matsuoka play and who plays similarly?▼

D. Matsuoka plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ao Tanaka (Japan, €10.0M); Joel Chima Fujita (Japan, €8.0M); Mikel Jauregizar (Spain, €30.0M); Jon Moncayola (Spain, €7.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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