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Kyoto Sanga· 2025 · J-League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Masaya Okugawa

Left WingJapan30y€1.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlific

0.49G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 1,278 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 Masaya Okugawa

Kaoru Mitoma76% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €30.0M
Noah Okafor74% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €18.0M
Eetu Mömmö72% match
Lecce · Serie A

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Playing Style Analysis

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Okugawa is the J-League’s premier defensive disrupt The three closest DNA matches to Masaya Okugawa:

Kaoru Mitoma(76% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90).
Noah Okafor(74% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Eetu Mömmö(72% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).

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Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

Japan29yContract 2027

G/900.16

A/900.05

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vs Okugawa: €29M more expensive · -0.34 G/90

76% match

€30.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Masaya Okugawa?▼

The top alternatives to Masaya Okugawa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kaoru Mitoma, Noah Okafor, Eetu Mömmö, Nilson Angulo, Tiago Morais. 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 Masaya Okugawa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Masaya Okugawa in 2026 include Kaoru Mitoma (€30.0M), Noah Okafor (€18.0M), Eetu Mömmö (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Masaya Okugawa play and who plays similarly?▼

Masaya Okugawa plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kaoru Mitoma (Japan, €30.0M); Noah Okafor (Switzerland, €18.0M); Eetu Mömmö (Finland, N/A); Nilson Angulo (Ecuador, €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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