Players like Charlie Hughes
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlie Hughes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charlie Hughes are Nathan Collins, Felix Uduokhai, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Nathan Collins (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Charlie Hughes is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, known for his ability to clear danger with impressive frequency and win aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 19% of his peers, he showcases reliability and skill, contributing effectively in both defensive duties and possession recovery in the attacking third. His remarkable durability, with zero games missed in three seasons, further enhances his profile as a dependable presence at the back.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Charlie Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlie Hughes
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charlie Hughes?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathan Collins (Brentford) is the closest profile to Charlie Hughes, with a 82/100 overall match. Felix Uduokhai and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charlie Hughes?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Charlie Hughes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Charlie Hughes'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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