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 October 2026.
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Ayden Heaven is an aggressive front-foot centre-back known for his defensive tenacity and ball progression. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44% of his peers, he excels in clearances and duels won, showcasing his ability to dominate aerial battles and disrupt opposition attacks. His impressive dribbling stats and ability to create big chances indicate a player comfortable with the ball at his feet, though he may not contribute significantly in front of goal. Durability is a plus, with only 10 games missed over the last three seasons.
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↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 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↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Ayden Heaven?
Statistically, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Ayden Heaven — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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