Players like Jordan Henderson
CM/CDMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan Henderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jordan Henderson are Ben Whiteman, Jack Hinshelwood, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz. Doppel rates Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jordan Henderson is a playmaking central midfielder known for his ability to dictate the tempo and create goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and generating big chances, showcasing his vision and precision. While he may not be the most aggressive in duels, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and consistent presence in the squad.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jordan Henderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Henderson
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan Henderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Jordan Henderson, with a 79/100 overall match. Jack Hinshelwood and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jordan Henderson?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jordan Henderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jordan 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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