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Best Alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto

Central MidfieldJapan24yN/AFull profile →
Box-to-BoxCreative
1.70KP/90
0.14G/90
0.16A/90

Based on 3,291 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · FULL

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 Pro League peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.
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Top 3 alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto

  1. Luca Herrmann99% match

    Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

  2. Jon Ander Olasagasti98% match

    Levante · La Liga

  3. Sebastian Klaas97% match

    Paderborn · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxCreative

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Rihito Yamamoto:

  • Luca Herrmann(99% match) A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Jon Ander Olasagasti(98% match) A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
  • Sebastian Klaas(97% match) A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Rihito Yamamoto
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto?
The top alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luca Herrmann, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Sebastian Klaas, Liziero, Serginho. 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 Rihito Yamamoto in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Rihito Yamamoto in 2026 include Luca Herrmann (N/A), Jon Ander Olasagasti (N/A), Sebastian Klaas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Rihito Yamamoto play and who plays similarly?
Rihito Yamamoto plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luca Herrmann (Germany, N/A); Jon Ander Olasagasti (Spain, N/A); Sebastian Klaas (Germany, N/A); Liziero (Brazil, 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.