Players like Sydney van Hooijdonk
STCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSydney van Hooijdonk's profile ↗
Sydney van Hooijdonk is a striker for Cesena in the Serie B, having made 18 appearances this season and scored 5 goals. Players similar to van Hooijdonk include Makhtar Gueye from RWDM Brussels, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Luka Kulenović from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Sydney van Hooijdonk
Sydney van Hooijdonk is a powerful aerial threat and a robust target man, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive strength in the air, ranking in the top 5% for aerial duels won. Although his overall quality is currently below average for his position, his durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While he may lack precision in long passing, his ability to dominate in physical contests makes him a valuable asset in the attacking setup.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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