Players like Valentin Henry
RBCaen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Henry's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentin Henry are Eirik Wichne, Martin Linnes, Carlens Arcus. Doppel rates Eirik Wichne (Sarpsborg 08) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Martin Linnes scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of August 2026.
About Valentin Henry
Valentin Henry is a creative attacking right-back, renowned for his precise long balls and accurate crosses, making him a vital playmaker from the flank. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in setting up chances, contributing 7 assists this season alone. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, he’s a key asset, capable of delivering game-changing moments with his vision and distribution.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valentin Henry
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Martin Linnessimilar↗ | Molde FK | 35 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Vitesse | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Givairo Readsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 20 | €24m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Henry
≈ 100% Valentin Henry · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Valentin Henry · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Valentin Henry · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Henry?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Wichne (Sarpsborg 08) is the closest profile to Valentin Henry, with a 85/100 overall match. Martin Linnes and Carlens Arcus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentin Henry?
Yes. Martin Linnes (Molde FK) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentin Henry?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentin Henry's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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