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Queens Park Rangers· 2020 · J-League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Koki Saito

Left WingJapan24y€2.2MFull profile →

0.14G/90

0.09A/90

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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Koki Saito

Julien Lopez83% match
Paris · Ligue 1
Roger Martí82% match
Cádiz · La Liga · €3.0M
Ivan Lima

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Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 22%

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Playing Style Analysis

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:

Julien Lopez(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Roger Martí(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Ivan Lima(82% match) — Ivan Correia Posser Lima is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Paris · Ligue 1

vs Saito: 10y older · -0.14 G/90

83% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Koki Saito?▼

The top alternatives to Koki Saito based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julien Lopez, Roger Martí, Ivan Lima, Kevin Csoboth, Gyan de Regt. 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 Koki Saito in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Koki Saito in 2026 include Julien Lopez (N/A), Roger Martí (€3.0M), Ivan Lima (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Koki Saito play and who plays similarly?▼

Koki Saito plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julien Lopez (Algeria, N/A); Roger Martí (Spain, €3.0M); Ivan Lima (Portugal, N/A); Kevin Csoboth (Hungary, 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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