
Based on 1,939 min · 2020 · J-League · FULL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
Paris · Ligue 1
Cádiz · La Liga · €3.0M
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →Koki Saito is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Koki Saito:
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Benfica · Liga Portugal
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Cádiz · La Liga
vs Saito: 11y older · +0.07 G/90
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Source · Koki Saito
Alt · Julien Lopez
Alt · Roger Martí
Alt · Ivan Lima
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