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Maya Yoshida
Japan · Current defender · $1 on $10 budget
💰 Is Maya Yoshida worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Signature: Japan's captain abroad
Did you know? Fun fact: 0 defenders are cheaper than Maya Yoshida at the $1 tier.
📖 About Maya Yoshida
Japan's captain at multiple World Cups. Southampton and Sampdoria long-server. Calm, organized, big-tournament veteran.
Maya Yoshida is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
📊 Quick stats — Maya Yoshida
$1
Price
Defender
Position
Current
Era
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Japan
0
Cheaper defenders
4
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🎮 Maya Yoshida TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
79
Overall
74
Pace
64
Shooting
74
Passing
67
Dribbling
79
Defending
78
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Maya Yoshida actually plays
Maya Yoshida is a still-evolving active player — a reads the game two passes ahead, never loses possession in own half.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Maya Yoshida is one of 4 defenders sharing the back line. The trade-off at $1: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Maya Yoshida vs his rivals at $1
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Maya Yoshida
With $9 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Maya Yoshida:
Lionel Messi $5
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Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
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🧠 Maya Yoshida in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Maya Yoshida: Active player option — good if you want a "today" squad. Realistic stats, real form, current rivalry potential.
When to avoid Maya Yoshida: Almost never — at $1 Maya Yoshida is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Japan isn't your theme.
Best formation for Maya Yoshida: 5-3-2 (5 defenders = more slots) or 4-3-3 if you want balance.
🎲 Maya Yoshida fan facts
- Era classification: Current — still actively playing.
- Country squad mate count: 9 other Japan legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 57 defenders indexed total. Maya Yoshida ranks roughly 56 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Maya Yoshida and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $4.
- Signature highlight: Japan's captain abroad.
❓ FAQ — Maya Yoshida
Is Maya Yoshida worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Who can I pair with Maya Yoshida in a $10 squad?
With $9 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Maya Yoshida play?
Maya Yoshida is a defender for Japan.
What is Maya Yoshida famous for?
Japan's captain abroad
What era did Maya Yoshida play in?
Maya Yoshida is classified as Current tier on TenDollarPick. Maya Yoshida is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Did Maya Yoshida win any major trophies?
Trophy data not extracted — check Wikipedia for full honors.
What FIFA-style overall would Maya Yoshida have?
Based on our $1 tier and Current classification, Maya Yoshida would be roughly OVR 79.
Best formation to use Maya Yoshida in?
5-3-2 (more defender slots) or 4-3-3 for balance.