Players like Hayden Carter
CB/RBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHayden Carter's profile ↗
Hayden Carter is a centre-back/right-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 10 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Carter include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Justin De Haas of Famalicão, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking to replace or find players like Carter.
About Hayden Carter
Hayden Carter is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 49% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid contributions, particularly in distribution, while his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons. Although he lacks a scoring threat, his defensive presence and passing range make him a valuable asset in building play from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hayden Carter
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hayden Carter
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hayden Carter?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Hayden Carter, with a 87/100 overall match. Justin De Haas and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hayden Carter?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hayden Carter?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hayden Carter'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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