Cheaper alternatives to Hayden Hackney
CM/CDMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHayden Hackney's profile ↗
Hayden Hackney is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 39 appearances, 5 goals, and 7 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Hackney, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 90/100 and a market value of €3m, or Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m with a fit score of 89/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Hayden Hackney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 97 | 87 |
| 8 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hayden Hackney
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hayden Hackney?
Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 87/100 match to Hayden Hackney.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hayden Hackney?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hayden Hackney?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Hayden Hackney'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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