Players like Joe Hodge
CM/CDMQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Hodge's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Hodge are Kristian Hlynsson, Thijs Oosting, Alfie Devine. Doppel rates Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ajdin Hrustić scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Joe Hodge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 82 | 83 |
| 9 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Hodge
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joe Hodge · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Hodge?
By Doppel's fit score, Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Joe Hodge, with a 85/100 overall match. Thijs Oosting and Alfie Devine are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Hodge?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
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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