Players like Hugo Cuypers
STKAA Gent · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Cuypers's profile ↗
Hugo Cuypers is a striker for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, where he has made 20 appearances this season, scoring 6 goals. Players similar to Cuypers include Michael Gregoritsch from SC Freiburg, with a fit score of 84/100, and Thijs Dallinga of Toulouse, also at 84/100. Other comparable options are Issa Soumaré from Le Havre, with a fit score of 82/100, and Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen, who has the highest fit score at 86/100.
About Hugo Cuypers
Hugo Cuypers is a tenacious striker with a knack for pressing and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in high-intensity situations. His performance places him in the top 20% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to generate goal-scoring opportunities (xG + xA) and contribute defensively with impressive tackle and interception stats. While his finishing could improve, his overall reliability and durability—missing only eight games in the last three seasons—underscore his importance to KAA Gent's attacking framework.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, xG + xA, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hugo Cuypers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Cuypers
≈ 100% Hugo Cuypers · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hugo Cuypers · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hugo Cuypers · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Cuypers?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Hugo Cuypers, with a 84/100 overall match. Thijs Dallinga and Issa Soumaré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hugo Cuypers?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hugo Cuypers?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hugo Cuypers's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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