Hayden Hackney alternatives
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHayden Hackney's profile ↗
Hayden Hackney is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Everton in the Premier League, with 39 appearances 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 and a market value of €3m, or Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 97 | 87 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 10 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 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 · 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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