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 July 2026.
About Charlie Hughes
Charlie Hughes is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive duties while contributing effectively to build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his positional peers, he showcases elite clearance ability and a strong presence in aerial duels, making him a reliable force at the back. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency for Hull City.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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