Players like Hernani
CM/CDM/CAMParma · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHernani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hernani are Facundo Buonanotte, Adam Wharton, Adrien Thomasson. Doppel rates Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) a 81/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 79/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Hernani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hernani
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hernani?
By Doppel's fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Hernani, with a 81/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Adrien Thomasson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hernani?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hernani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hernani's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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