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Vissel Kobe· 2023/2024 · J-League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ryota Morioka

Attacking MidfieldJapan35y€1.5MFull profile →

MetronomeDefensive

0.70KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,017 min · 2023/2024 · J-League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface J-League peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Ryota Morioka

Rodrigo Mora81% match
Porto · Liga Portugal · €38.0M
Gonçalo Moreira81% match
Benfica · Liga Portugal · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeDefensive

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Ryota Morioka:

Rodrigo Mora(81% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Gonçalo Moreira(81% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.3 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (1.30 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.58 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Carlos Dotor(80% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Rodrigo Mora

Porto · Liga Portugal

Portugal19yContract 2030

KP/902.74

G/900.08

CreatorCreativeSteady form

vs Morioka: €37M more expensive · 16y younger

81% match

€38.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ryota Morioka?▼

The top alternatives to Ryota Morioka based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rodrigo Mora, Gonçalo Moreira, Carlos Dotor, Robin Fellhauer, Patrick Sontheimer. 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 Ryota Morioka in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ryota Morioka in 2026 include Rodrigo Mora (€38.0M), Gonçalo Moreira (€5.0M), Carlos Dotor (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ryota Morioka play and who plays similarly?▼

Ryota Morioka plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, €38.0M); Gonçalo Moreira (Portugal, €5.0M); Carlos Dotor (Spain, €3.0M); Robin Fellhauer (Germany, €3.0M).

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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