Players like Hayden Hackney
CM/CDMEverton · 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 October 2026.
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Hayden Hackney is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with precision and vision. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he showcases elite passing accuracy in the final third and impressive touches per game, making him a vital link in Everton's play. His durability is notable, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and importance to the squad.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Sofascore rating. 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 | €77m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 95 | 88 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 12 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hayden Hackney
≈ 100% Hayden Hackney · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /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 closest look-alike to Hayden Hackney?
Statistically, Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) is the closest look-alike to Hayden Hackney — a 87/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Borussia M'gladbach) 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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