
Based on 329 min · 2025 · J-League · PARTIAL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
Samsunspor · Super Lig · €3.0M
Granada · La Liga
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Make Takagi's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓Takagi operates as a calculated metronome for a Tier C outfit, functioning less as a creative engine and more as a high-efficiency distribution hub. While his volume of 38.3 passes per 90 ranks below the league average, his 85.1% accuracy places him in the elite top 20% of J-League midfielders, suggesting a player who prioritizes ball retention over risky progression. The counterintuitive reality of his profile lies in his defensive output; despite a low interception rate that hints at poor spatial reading, his tackle success rate sits in the top 30%, marking him as a surprisingly effective "cleanup" man once the duel is engaged. The three closest DNA matches to Yoshiaki Takagi:
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FC Augsburg · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Style DNA can match players in weaker leagues. List below blends vector similarity with J-League peers by value and league tier.
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Download RT stat cards for Yoshiaki Takagi vs Afonso Sousa, Manu Trigueros, and Robin Fellhauer. Post to X or WhatsApp — DNA + season totals from RT.
Source · Yoshiaki Takagi
Alt · Afonso Sousa
Alt · Manu Trigueros
Alt · Robin Fellhauer
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