Players like Pierre-Yves Hamel
STParis FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre-Yves Hamel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre-Yves Hamel are Josh Coburn, Blaž Kramer, Ante Budimir. Doppel rates Josh Coburn (Millwall) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cristhian Stuani scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of August 2026.
About Pierre-Yves Hamel
Pierre-Yves Hamel is a seasoned penalty-box poacher, adept at finding the back of the net with a strong non-penalty goal rate. His top 24% Sofascore rating highlights his overall quality, while his impressive aerial ability and clearance skills make him a reliable target in both offensive and defensive scenarios. However, his injury history has limited his availability, raising concerns about his durability.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 47 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierre-Yves Hamel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre-Yves Hamel
≈ 100% Pierre-Yves Hamel · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Yves Hamel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Yves Hamel · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre-Yves Hamel?
By Doppel's fit score, Josh Coburn (Millwall) is the closest profile to Pierre-Yves Hamel, with a 78/100 overall match. Blaž Kramer and Ante Budimir are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre-Yves Hamel?
Yes. Cristhian Stuani (Girona FC) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierre-Yves Hamel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierre-Yves Hamel's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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