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 Sydie Peck, Samu, Thom Haye. Doppel rates Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Taylor Gardner-Hickman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taylor Gardner-Hickman
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
By Doppel's fit score, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Taylor Gardner-Hickman, with a 84/100 overall match. Samu and Thom Haye are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
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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