Players like Cedric Hatenboer
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCedric Hatenboer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cedric Hatenboer are Alexander Prass, Rocco Reitz, Niklas Schmidt. Doppel rates Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niklas Schmidt scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Cedric Hatenboer is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play from deeper positions. His elite ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances highlights his vision and creativity, while his aerial prowess adds a valuable dimension to his game. Despite a lower scoring output, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by limited absences over the past three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Sparta Rotterdam as he continues to develop.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cedric Hatenboer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cedric Hatenboer
≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cedric Hatenboer?
Statistically, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to Cedric Hatenboer — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cedric Hatenboer?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Cedric Hatenboer, with a 82/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Niklas Schmidt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cedric Hatenboer?
Yes. Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cedric Hatenboer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cedric Hatenboer'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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