Cheaper alternatives to Charlie Hughes
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlie Hughes's profile ↗
Charlie Hughes is a centre-back for Hull City in the Championship, aged 23, with a market value of €9m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Hughes, consider Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87/100, or Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €5m with a fit score of 85/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Charlie Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 84 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 83 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlie Hughes
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Charlie Hughes?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Charlie Hughes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Charlie Hughes?
Emin Bayram offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €3.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Charlie Hughes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Charlie Hughes'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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