Players like Ayden Heaven
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyden Heaven's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ayden Heaven are Abdulay Juma Bah, Matheus Araújo, Syb Van Ottele. Doppel rates Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ayden Heaven is an aggressive front-foot defender, showcasing his ability to dominate duels and clear threats with impressive metrics in clearances and duels won. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he’s proving to be a reliable presence in Manchester United's backline, complemented by his unexpected knack for creating big chances. While his finishing may not be a strength, his durability is notable, having missed only 10 games in three seasons, marking him as a dependable asset for the squad.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ayden Heaven
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Fatih Aksoysimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayden Heaven
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayden Heaven?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest profile to Ayden Heaven, with a 82/100 overall match. Matheus Araújo and Syb Van Ottele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ayden Heaven?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ayden Heaven?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ayden Heaven's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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