Players like Dean Henderson
GKCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDean Henderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dean Henderson are Kamil Grabara, Karl Darlow, Bart Verbruggen. Doppel rates Kamil Grabara (VfL Wolfsburg) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dean Henderson is a proactive shot-stopping goalkeeper with a strong command of his area and impressive distribution abilities. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 29% of his peers, he excels in making crucial saves, evidenced by his top 2% ranking in shots faced per 90 minutes and solid aerial presence. With only 17 games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a dependable choice between the sticks.
Strengths: Shots, Key passes, Aerial duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dean Henderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 33 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Michael Brouwersimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 27 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dean Henderson
≈ 100% Dean Henderson · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dean Henderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dean Henderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dean Henderson?
Statistically, Kamil Grabara (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest look-alike to Dean Henderson — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dean Henderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Kamil Grabara (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Dean Henderson, with a 87/100 overall match. Karl Darlow and Bart Verbruggen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dean Henderson?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dean Henderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dean Henderson's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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