Players like Hércules
CM/CDMFluminense · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHércules's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hércules are Noah Naujoks, Kristian Hlynsson, Gjivai Zechiël. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 85/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aytaç Kara scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Hércules
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hércules
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hércules?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Hércules, with a 85/100 overall match. Kristian Hlynsson and Gjivai Zechiël are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hércules?
Yes. Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hércules?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hércules's 2020/26 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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