Players like Sydney van Hooijdonk
STCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSydney van Hooijdonk's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sydney van Hooijdonk are Makhtar Gueye, Luka Kulenović, Nacho Ferri. Doppel rates Makhtar Gueye (RWDM Brussels) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oskar Zawada scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sydney van Hooijdonk is a robust target man, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests, making him a valuable asset in attacking buildup. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his impressive aerial ability (top 5%) highlights his potential to impact games, particularly in set-piece situations. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, his durability ensures he remains a reliable option for his team. However, his contributions in build-up play and possession recovery could use improvement.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sydney van Hooijdonk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sydney van Hooijdonk
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sydney van Hooijdonk · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sydney van Hooijdonk?
By Doppel's fit score, Makhtar Gueye (RWDM Brussels) is the closest profile to Sydney van Hooijdonk, with a 82/100 overall match. Luka Kulenović and Nacho Ferri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Yes. Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sydney van Hooijdonk's 2025/26 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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