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Best Alternatives to Junya Ito

Right WingJapan33y€2.8MFull profile →

0.30G/90

0.25A/90

Based on 2,943 min · 2018 · 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 Junya Ito

Gabriel Strefezza81% match
Parma · Serie A · €7.0M
Maurice Multhaup81% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Junya Ito is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Junya Ito:

Gabriel Strefezza(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
Maurice Multhaup(81% match) — Maurice Multhaup is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.
Roger Martí(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gabriel Strefezza

Parma · Serie A

Brazil29yContract 2029

G/900.18

A/900.18

Complete ForwardIn form ↑

vs Ito: 4y younger · -0.13 G/90

81% match

€7.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Junya Ito?▼

The top alternatives to Junya Ito based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Strefezza, Maurice Multhaup, Roger Martí, Bryan Limbombe, Manuel Torres. 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 Junya Ito in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Junya Ito in 2026 include Gabriel Strefezza (€7.0M), Maurice Multhaup (N/A), Roger Martí (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Junya Ito play and who plays similarly?▼

Junya Ito plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Strefezza (Brazil, €7.0M); Maurice Multhaup (Germany, N/A); Roger Martí (Spain, €3.0M); Bryan Limbombe (Belgium, N/A).

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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