Players like Andre Hoffmann
CBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndre Hoffmann's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andre Hoffmann are Lluís López, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, David Zec. Doppel rates Lluís López (Real Zaragoza) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Andre Hoffmann
Andre Hoffmann is a traditional centre-back whose current form indicates struggles in key defensive metrics, ranking in the bottom 45% of his peers. His lack of standout strengths raises concerns, particularly in duels and tackles, suggesting he may struggle against aggressive opposition. Additionally, his injury history—missing 19 games over the last three seasons—has impacted his reliability. While he has experience, his recent performances highlight the need for improvement to regain a more commanding presence in the defence.
Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andre Hoffmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andre Hoffmann
≈ 100% Andre Hoffmann · low reliability
≈ 100% Andre Hoffmann · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Andre Hoffmann · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andre Hoffmann?
By Doppel's fit score, Lluís López (Real Zaragoza) is the closest profile to Andre Hoffmann, with a 82/100 overall match. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck and David Zec are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andre Hoffmann?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andre Hoffmann?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andre Hoffmann's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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