Players like Liam Henderson
CM/CDM/CAMEmpoli · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Henderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Henderson are Christian Eriksen, James Ward-Prowse, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Liam Henderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Henderson
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Henderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Liam Henderson, with a 82/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Henderson?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Henderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Henderson's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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