Who should replace Andrew Hughes?
CB/LB/RBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrew Hughes's profile ↗
Andrew Hughes is a centre-back/left-back for Preston North End in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Hughes, Edgaras Utkus from Cercle Brugge, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Andrea Carboni from Monza, with a fit score of 83/100, and Carlos Augusto from Inter, who has a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Andrew Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Carlos Augustosimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €22m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrew Hughes
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Andrew Hughes · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andrew Hughes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edgaras Utkus (Cercle Brugge) does the closest job to Andrew Hughes, at 94/100 on profile. Andrea Carboni and Carlos Augusto follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Andrew Hughes?
Yes — Enrique Lofolomo (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Andrew Hughes?
Doppel learns Andrew Hughes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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