Players like Nicolas Höfler
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Höfler's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Höfler are Abdoulaye Touré, Diego Gómez, Pepelu. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) a 75/100 overall match — 76/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 73/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Höfler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 77 | 74 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 74 | 74 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 69 | 74 |
| 5 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 77 | 74 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 76 | 73 |
| 7 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 75 | 73 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 79 | 73 |
| 9 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 77 | 73 |
| 10 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 11 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 83 | 73 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 82 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Höfler
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Höfler · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Höfler?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Nicolas Höfler, with a 75/100 overall match. Diego Gómez and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Höfler?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 73/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Höfler?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Höfler's 2024/25 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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