Players like Hayden Hackney
CM/CDMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHayden Hackney's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hayden Hackney are Azzedine Ounahi, Martin Ødegaard, Alex Iwobi. Doppel rates Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) a 87/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Hayden Hackney
Hayden Hackney is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker who excels in controlling the tempo of the game and distributing the ball with precision. Boasting a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he stands out for his accurate final-third passes and long balls, showcasing his ability to unlock defenses. With only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, Hackney demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a key asset in Middlesbrough's midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hayden Hackney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 95 | 88 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 12 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hayden Hackney
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hayden Hackney?
By Doppel's fit score, Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Hayden Hackney, with a 87/100 overall match. Martin Ødegaard and Alex Iwobi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hayden Hackney?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hayden Hackney?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hayden Hackney'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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