Javier Hernández alternatives
CMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Hernández's profile ↗
Javier Hernández is a central midfielder for Espanyol in La Liga, where he has made 21 appearances this season, contributing 7 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Hernández, consider Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen (fit 88/100), Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda (fit 86/100), or Efkan Bekiroğlu from Göztepe (fit 84/100), all valued at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 81 |
| 6 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Fabio Maistrosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Hernández
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Javier Hernández?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 81/100 match to Javier Hernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Javier Hernández?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Javier Hernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Javier Hernández's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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