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Nagoya Grampus· 2024 · J-League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Ryosuke Yamanaka

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Active Full-Back

1.95Tkl/90

2.15KP/90

Based on 921 min · 2024 · 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 Ryosuke Yamanaka

Emanuele Valeri83% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M
Borna Sosa81% match
Crystal Palace · Premier League · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.17 big chances/90) and delivers dangerous crosses (2.9 accurate crosses/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ryosuke Yamanaka:

Emanuele Valeri(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).
Borna Sosa(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90).
Dimitrios Giannoulis(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Emanuele Valeri

Parma · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.57

KP/901.74

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Yamanaka: 6y younger

83% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ryosuke Yamanaka?▼

The top alternatives to Ryosuke Yamanaka based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emanuele Valeri, Borna Sosa, Dimitrios Giannoulis, Antonino Gallo, Leonardo Spinazzola. 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 Ryosuke Yamanaka in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ryosuke Yamanaka in 2026 include Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M), Borna Sosa (€4.0M), Dimitrios Giannoulis (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ryosuke Yamanaka play and who plays similarly?▼

Ryosuke Yamanaka plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); Borna Sosa (Croatia, €4.0M); Dimitrios Giannoulis (Greece, €3.0M); Antonino Gallo (Italy, €4.0M).

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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