Players like Joe Hodge
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Hodge's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Hodge are Umut Tohumcu, Louis Mouton, Sandi Lovrić. Doppel rates Umut Tohumcu (Red Bull Salzburg) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joe Hodge is a defensive midfielder whose current form suggests he struggles to impact games at a high level, reflected in his bottom 5% Sofascore rating among peers. His aerial challenges are notably weak, which limits his effectiveness in breaking up play. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Hodge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €3.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Hodge
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joe Hodge?
Statistically, Umut Tohumcu (Red Bull Salzburg) is the closest look-alike to Joe Hodge — a 82/100 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 Joe Hodge?
By Doppel's fit score, Umut Tohumcu (Red Bull Salzburg) is the closest profile to Joe Hodge, with a 82/100 overall match. Louis Mouton and Sandi Lovrić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Hodge?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Hodge?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Hodge's 2025/26 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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