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Who should replace Cedric Hatenboer?

CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCedric Hatenboer's profile ↗

Cedric Hatenboer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. He has made 15 appearances this season, contributing 3 assists in 1144 minutes of play. For those seeking the best replacement for Hatenboer, Rocco Reitz from RB Leipzig offers a fit score of 83/100, while Alexander Prass from TSG Hoffenheim follows closely with a fit score of 82/100.

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Best replacements for Cedric Hatenboer

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗Valencia27€5.7m9381
2Alexander Prasssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim25€8.7m9282
3Marino Illescassimilar↗AD Ceuta25€300k9281
4Rocco Reitzsimilar↗RB Leipzig24€22m9283
5Salih Uçansimilar↗Beşiktaş JK32€800k9282
6Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗Toulouse28€1.6m9182
7Sergi Dardersimilar↗Mallorca33€2.8m9081
8Edu Expósitosimilar↗Espanyol30€4.5m9085
9Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg27€8.3m9083
10Tom Cairneysimilar↗Fulham35€500k9081
11Alex Scottsimilar↗Bournemouth23€53m9080
12Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗Hellas Verona28€3.4m8981

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Cedric Hatenboer

1. Filip UgrinićValencia81/100

≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Alexander PrassTSG Hoffenheim82/100

≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90

3. Marino IllescasAD Ceuta81/100

≈ 100% Cedric Hatenboer · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Cedric Hatenboer?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Filip Ugrinić (Valencia) does the closest job to Cedric Hatenboer, at 93/100 on profile. Alexander Prass and Marino Illescas follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cedric Hatenboer?

Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Cedric Hatenboer?

Doppel learns Cedric Hatenboer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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