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Hannover 96· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Hayate Matsuda

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Balanced Midfielder

0.41KP/90

0.21G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,370 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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 Hayate Matsuda

Yan Couto76% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €17.0M
Kolja Oudenne94% match
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Mathis Picouleau94% match
Concarneau · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Hayate Matsuda:

Yan Couto(76% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Kolja Oudenne(94% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and heavily involved in play (59 touches/90).
Mathis Picouleau(94% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Yan Couto

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Brazil24yContract 2030

vs Matsuda: 2y older

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Hayate Matsuda?▼

The top alternatives to Hayate Matsuda based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yan Couto, Kolja Oudenne, Mathis Picouleau, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic. 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 Hayate Matsuda in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hayate Matsuda in 2026 include Yan Couto (€17.0M), Kolja Oudenne (N/A), Mathis Picouleau (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Hayate Matsuda play and who plays similarly?▼

Hayate Matsuda plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yan Couto (Brazil, €17.0M); Kolja Oudenne (Sweden, N/A); Mathis Picouleau (France, N/A); Jamal Musiala (Germany, €130.0M).

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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