Players like Taylor Gardner-Hickman
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaylor Gardner-Hickman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Taylor Gardner-Hickman are Alessandro Romano, Jacob Wright, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Alessandro Romano (Cagliari) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Taylor Gardner-Hickman is a creative deep-lying playmaker with a knack for orchestrating attacks from midfield. His impressive crossing and key passing abilities place him in the top echelons of his peers, showcasing his vision and precision. With a remarkable track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he is a reliable asset in the engine room, although he could improve in aerial duels to bolster his defensive contributions.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Taylor Gardner-Hickman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €1.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jacob Wrightsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taylor Gardner-Hickman
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Statistically, Alessandro Romano (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to Taylor Gardner-Hickman — 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 Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
By Doppel's fit score, Alessandro Romano (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Taylor Gardner-Hickman, with a 81/100 overall match. Jacob Wright and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Taylor Gardner-Hickman's 2025/26 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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