Players like Javier Hernández
CMMirandés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Hernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javier Hernández are Husseyn Chakroun, Drissa Camara, Efkan Bekiroğlu. Doppel rates Husseyn Chakroun (Hannover 96) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Efkan Bekiroğlu scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Javier Hernández is an attacking central midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities and scoring from distance. His top 1% ranking in big chances created and 4% in non-penalty goals highlight his elite playmaking and finishing abilities. With only three games missed in three seasons, his durability makes him a reliable asset in the midfield, complementing his impressive Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers. While not known for aerial duels, his creativity and goal-scoring prowess more than compensate.
Strengths: Big chances created, Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javier Hernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Hernández
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Hernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Husseyn Chakroun (Hannover 96) is the closest profile to Javier Hernández, with a 87/100 overall match. Drissa Camara and Efkan Bekiroğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javier Hernández?
Yes. Efkan Bekiroğlu (MKE Ankaragücü) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javier Hernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javier Hernández's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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