Players like Jordan Houghton
CM/CDMPlymouth Argyle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan Houghton's profile ↗
Jordan Houghton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, having made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Houghton include Sebastian Griesbeck from Eintracht Braunschweig, with a fit score of 78/100, and Alberto Rodríguez from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable options are Kevin Ackermann of IF Brommapojkarna and Joseph N'Duquidi from Amiens SC, both also with fit scores of 80/100.
About Jordan Houghton
Jordan Houghton is a reliable, durable defensive midfielder, known for his steady presence in the heart of the midfield. Despite not being a standout in attacking metrics, his consistency over 40 appearances this season underscores his role as a stabilizing force for Plymouth Argyle. With zero games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a dependable asset, though he may lack the creative flair or goal-scoring threat that some teams desire from this position.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jordan Houghton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Griesbecksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | €100k | 96 | 78 |
| 2 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 10 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Houghton
≈ 100% Jordan Houghton · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jordan Houghton · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jordan Houghton · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan Houghton?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastian Griesbeck (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Jordan Houghton, with a 78/100 overall match. Alberto Rodríguez and Kevin Ackermann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jordan Houghton?
Yes. Sebastian Griesbeck (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jordan Houghton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jordan Houghton's 2024/25 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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