Players like Cédric Hountondji
CBAngers · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCédric Hountondji's profile ↗
Cédric Hountondji is a centre-back for Angers in Ligue 2, with 32 appearances and 1 assist in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Hountondji include David Robert Bates from KV Mechelen, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gustavo Gómez from Palmeiras, with a fit score of 84/100. These players offer comparable defensive roles and statistical profiles.
About Cédric Hountondji
Cédric Hountondji is a reliable positional centre-back who excels in maintaining defensive organization, contributing to his team's stability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he showcases solid defensive capabilities, despite lacking standout metrics in offensive contributions. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cédric Hountondji
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cédric Hountondji
≈ 100% Cédric Hountondji · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Cédric Hountondji · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Cédric Hountondji · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cédric Hountondji?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcel Beifus (Karlsruher SC) is the closest profile to Cédric Hountondji, with a 80/100 overall match. David Robert Bates and Gustavo Gómez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cédric Hountondji?
Yes. Fredrik Holmé (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cédric Hountondji?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cédric Hountondji's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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