Players like Mees Hoedemakers
CM/CDMNEC Nijmegen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMees Hoedemakers's profile ↗
Mees Hoedemakers is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, with 27 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Hoedemakers include Carlo Sickinger from SV 07 Elversberg, with a fit score of 79/100, and Kylian Kaiboue of Amiens SC, also at 79/100. Other comparable options are Stanko Jurić of Real Valladolid, with a fit score of 78/100, and Iyad Mohamed from Pau FC, who has a fit score of 80/100.
About Mees Hoedemakers
Mees Hoedemakers is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from midfield with precision. His ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances highlights his vision and playmaking prowess, placing him in the top 23% of his positional peers. With remarkable durability, missing just one game in the last three seasons, he provides reliability and consistency to NEC Nijmegen's midfield. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his strengths firmly establish him as a key contributor in building play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mees Hoedemakers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mees Hoedemakers
≈ 100% Mees Hoedemakers · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mees Hoedemakers · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Mees Hoedemakers · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mees Hoedemakers?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) is the closest profile to Mees Hoedemakers, with a 79/100 overall match. Kylian Kaiboue and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mees Hoedemakers?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mees Hoedemakers?
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