Will Hughes — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Crystal Palace · ENG-Premier League · age 31 · €4.6m
Will Hughes is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play and orchestrating attacks from deep. His top-tier tackling and interception stats highlight his ability to disrupt opposition flow, while his creativity shines through with key passes and big chances created. Despite a lack of goals, his durability is impressive, having missed only one game in three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Key passes /90
- Duels won /90
- Big chances created /90
Weaknesses
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Non-penalty goals /90
- Successful dribbles /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Will Hughes?
- The players most statistically similar to Will Hughes (central midfielder) are Kristian Thorstvedt, Gabriel Menino, Lewis Miley, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Will Hughes play?
- Will Hughes plays as a central midfielder for Crystal Palace in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Will Hughes's market value?
- Will Hughes's market value is €4.6m.
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