Who should replace Charlie Hughes?
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlie Hughes's profile ↗
Charlie Hughes is a centre-back for Hull City in the Championship, with 41 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Hughes include Nathan Collins from Brentford, with a fit score of 82/100, and Gael Alonso from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 81/100. If you're searching for players similar to Hughes or who can replace him, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Charlie Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Chrislain Matsimasimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlie Hughes
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Charlie Hughes · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charlie Hughes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Charlie Hughes, at 92/100 on profile. Patric Pfeiffer and Chrislain Matsima follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Charlie Hughes?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Charlie Hughes?
Doppel learns Charlie 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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