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SC Freiburg· 2024/2025 · Pro League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto

Defensive MidfieldJapan24y€8.0MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

1.70KP/90

0.14G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 1,048 min · 2024/2025 · Pro 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 Rihito Yamamoto

Mathias Olesen82% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Andrea Colpani82% match
Monza · Serie A · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

Rihito Yamamoto is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rihito Yamamoto:

Mathias Olesen(82% match) — Mathias Olesen is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Andrea Colpani(82% match) — Andrea Colpani is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Joshua Eijgenraam(81% match) — Joshua Eijgenraam is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mathias Olesen

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Luxembourg25y

KP/900.47

G/900.00

Balanced MidfielderSmall SampleIn form ↑

82% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto?▼

The top alternatives to Rihito Yamamoto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mathias Olesen, Andrea Colpani, Joshua Eijgenraam, Umut Tohumcu, Mathis Picouleau. 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 Mathias Olesen (N/A), Andrea Colpani (€6.0M), Joshua Eijgenraam (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 Mathias Olesen (Luxembourg, N/A); Andrea Colpani (Italy, €6.0M); Joshua Eijgenraam (Netherlands, N/A); Umut Tohumcu (Germany, €3.5M).

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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