Players like Liam Henderson
CM/CDM/CAMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Henderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Henderson are Pieter Gerkens, Mika Baur, Clint Leemans. Doppel rates Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Liam Henderson is a reliable central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play and disrupting opposition attacks. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, he shines in creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, ranking in the top 14% and 12% respectively. His durability is commendable, having missed only six games in three seasons, making him a dependable option in midfield, though he could enhance his influence by contributing more goals.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Clearances. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Henderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Scott Twinesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 27 | €14m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Henderson
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Liam Henderson · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Liam Henderson?
Statistically, Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Liam Henderson — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Liam Henderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Liam Henderson, with a 81/100 overall match. Mika Baur and Clint Leemans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Henderson?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Henderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Henderson's 2025/26 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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