Players like Javier Hernández
LB/CBLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Hernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javier Hernández are Oso, Joakim Mæhle, Aaron Zehnter. Doppel rates Oso (Sevilla) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Liberato Cacace scores 85/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Javier Hernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Aaron Zehntersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €5.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €20m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €3.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Hernández
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Hernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Oso (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Javier Hernández, with a 86/100 overall match. Joakim Mæhle and Aaron Zehnter are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javier Hernández?
Yes. Liberato Cacace (Empoli) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javier Hernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javier Hernández's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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