Players like Chidozie Awaziem
CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChidozie Awaziem's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chidozie Awaziem are Harry Darling, Alejandro Catena, Mike Van der Hoorn. Doppel rates Harry Darling (Norwich City) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Chidozie Awaziem is a robust, ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls and dominate aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46% of his peers, he may not be elite, but his durability stands out—having missed no games in the last three seasons. His strengths in clearances and key passes highlight his defensive reliability and playmaking potential from the back, making him a valuable asset in transitioning play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chidozie Awaziem
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chidozie Awaziem
≈ 100% Chidozie Awaziem · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Chidozie Awaziem · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Chidozie Awaziem · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Chidozie Awaziem?
Statistically, Harry Darling (Norwich City) is the closest look-alike to Chidozie Awaziem — a 86/100 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 Chidozie Awaziem?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Darling (Norwich City) is the closest profile to Chidozie Awaziem, with a 86/100 overall match. Alejandro Catena and Mike Van der Hoorn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chidozie Awaziem?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chidozie Awaziem?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chidozie Awaziem's 2025/26 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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