Players like Johan Hove
CMAIK · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Hove's profile ↗
Johan Hove is a central midfielder for AIK in the Allsvenskan, with 20 appearances and 1749 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Hove include Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Thomas Claes of Zulte Waregem, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Johan Hove
Johan Hove is a robust, defensive-minded central midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and contributing defensively, evident in his strong clearance stats. Rated in the top 35% among his positional peers, he showcases reliability and durability with zero games missed over the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions in terms of goals and assists may be lacking, his ability to disrupt the opposition and support the backline makes him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Shots, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johan Hove
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Hove
≈ 100% Johan Hove · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Johan Hove · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Johan Hove · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johan Hove?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Johan Hove, with a 82/100 overall match. Sydie Peck and Bruno Henrique are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johan Hove?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johan Hove?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johan Hove'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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