Players like Theo Hernández
LBAC Milan · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Hernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Theo Hernández are Wendell, Christopher Operi, Alfie Doughty. Doppel rates Wendell (FC Porto) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wendell scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Theo Hernández is an attacking left-back who thrives in offensive contributions, showcasing elite qualities in goal-scoring and playmaking. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he consistently delivers with 5 goals and 4 assists this season, backed by exceptional shot and expected goal involvement metrics. While his defensive contributions are less pronounced, his durability—missing only 5 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Successful dribbles. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Theo Hernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Hernández
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Hernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Wendell (FC Porto) is the closest profile to Theo Hernández, with a 84/100 overall match. Christopher Operi and Alfie Doughty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Theo Hernández?
Yes. Wendell (FC Porto) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Theo Hernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Theo Hernández's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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