Players like Etzaz Hussain
CM/CDMOdds BK · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEtzaz Hussain's profile ↗
The players most similar to Etzaz Hussain are David Kruse, Tom Baack, Melker Heier. Doppel rates David Kruse (Valenciennes) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Etzaz Hussain is a durable central midfielder whose experience shapes his role as a steady presence in the engine room. While he has played extensively without missing a game over the past three seasons, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, indicating a struggle to impact matches. Though he contributes defensively, his lack of standout strengths and lower performance in key areas like aerial duels and passing accuracy limit his effectiveness in more dynamic play.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Etzaz Hussain
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Baacksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 27 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Claudio Gomessimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Etzaz Hussain
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Etzaz Hussain?
Statistically, David Kruse (Valenciennes) is the closest look-alike to Etzaz Hussain — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Etzaz Hussain?
By Doppel's fit score, David Kruse (Valenciennes) is the closest profile to Etzaz Hussain, with a 81/100 overall match. Tom Baack and Melker Heier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Etzaz Hussain?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Etzaz Hussain?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Etzaz Hussain's 2024 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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