Players like Sydney van Hooijdonk
STPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSydney van Hooijdonk's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sydney van Hooijdonk are Ivan Azón, Makhtar Gueye, Luka Kulenović. Doppel rates Ivan Azón (Getafe) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oskar Zawada scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sydney van Hooijdonk is a robust target man whose aerial prowess stands out, making him a formidable presence in the box. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 21% of his peers, his elite ability in aerial duels showcases his strength in winning headers and duels, providing a valuable asset for set pieces. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his reliability as a consistent option for the team.
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 | Ivan Azónsimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 87 | 83 |
* 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, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Statistically, Ivan Azón (Getafe) is the closest look-alike to Sydney van Hooijdonk — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sydney van Hooijdonk?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan Azón (Getafe) is the closest profile to Sydney van Hooijdonk, with a 80/100 overall match. Makhtar Gueye and Luka Kulenović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Yes. Oskar Zawada (FC Groningen) 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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