Cheaper alternatives to Sydney van Hooijdonk
STCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSydney van Hooijdonk's profile ↗
Sydney van Hooijdonk is a striker for Cesena in the ITA-Serie B, having made 18 appearances and scored 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to van Hooijdonk, Oskar Zawada and Milan Zonneveld both play in the NED-Eredivisie, each with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €0m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sydney van Hooijdonk
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Sydney van Hooijdonk.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Oskar Zawada offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Sydney van Hooijdonk'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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