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Will Sydney van Hooijdonk leave Heerenveen and join Cardiff City?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Cardiff City is keen on Sydney van Hooijdonk, yet with a probability of only 53%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Sydney van Hooijdonk has few opportunities to further develop within this Cardiff City squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Cardiff City has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Sydney van Hooijdonk.
- Cardiff City has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Sydney van Hooijdonk (25).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Karlan Grant, Callum Robinson)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Karlan Grant, Callum Robinson)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Karlan Grant, Kion Ete (Striker, ENG))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Karlan Grant, Callum Robinson)
Alternatives of Cardiff City
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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59.3
62.1
|
Rhian Brewster |
 Derby
|
€2.5M |
|
59.3
59.3
|
João Klauss |
 St. Louis City
|
€1.6M |
|
59.2
59.2
|
Rafa Mujica |
 Al Sadd
|
€8M |
|
59.1
59.1
|
Ayoub El Kaabi |
 Olympiakos
|
€2.1M |
|
59.0
60.3
|
Estéban Lepaul |
 Stade Rennais
|
€13.6M |
|
58.9
61.5
|
Shkelqim Vladi |
 St. Gallen
|
€0.8M |
|
58.9
62.9
|
Tolu Arokodare |
 Wolves
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€27.3M |
|
58.9
61.0
|
Elijah Adebayo |
 Luton
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€4.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roko Simic | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Marc Leonard | 30-05-2024 | Report | |
| Salih Uçan | 20-10-2023 | Report | |
| Kieffer Moore | 01-09-2023 | Report | |
| Jonathan Panzo | 31-08-2023 | Report | |
| T. Haye | 23-05-2023 | Report | |
| Cédric Kipré | 06-05-2023 | Report | |
| Max Johnston | 21-03-2023 | Report |
Sydney van Hooijdonk
F (C)
Skill: 56.9
Pot: 58.5
Team
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€0.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.8M – €1.1M
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Who is Sydney van Hooijdonk?
Sydney van Hooijdonk (NED) is a a poacher and currently plays for NAC Breda. Sydney van Hooijdonk is 25 years old (2000/02/06) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 17. Sydney van Hooijdonk has also been used as a mobile striker and as a target man.
Sydney van Hooijdonk's current transfer value is between €0.8M and €1.1M. His last transfer was from Cesena to NAC Breda in 2025. NAC Breda got Sydney van Hooijdonk for free.
Sydney van Hooijdonk latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
