Players like Andrew Hughes
CB/LB/RBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrew Hughes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andrew Hughes are Edgaras Utkus, Andrea Carboni, Jacobo Ramón. Doppel rates Edgaras Utkus (Cercle Brugge) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Andrew Hughes is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels, making him a formidable presence in the air and on the ground. His impressive stats in aerial duels and overall defensive contributions reflect his reliability and effectiveness in thwarting opposition attacks. While his offensive output is limited, his durability is a plus, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, showcasing his consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andrew Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrew Hughes
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Andrew Hughes?
Statistically, Edgaras Utkus (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Andrew Hughes — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Andrew Hughes?
By Doppel's fit score, Edgaras Utkus (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Andrew Hughes, with a 86/100 overall match. Andrea Carboni and Jacobo Ramón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrew Hughes?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andrew Hughes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andrew Hughes's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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