Players like Etienne Vaessen
GKFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEtienne Vaessen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Etienne Vaessen are Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Caoimhin Kelleher. Doppel rates Mark Flekken (Brentford) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Remko Pasveer scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Etienne Vaessen in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Etienne Vaessen
Etienne Vaessen is a dynamic shot-stopping goalkeeper who excels in high-pressure situations, evidenced by his elite shot-stopping and duel-winning abilities. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his impressive statistics in tackles and interceptions showcase his proactive defensive contributions. His durability stands out, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability in goal. However, he may need to improve in aerial duels to further solidify his presence.
Strengths: Shots, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Etienne Vaessen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Flekkensimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €6.4m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 93 | 89 |
| 6 | Ignacio Arcesimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 34 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Remko Pasveersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 43 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Etienne Vaessen
≈ 100% Etienne Vaessen · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Etienne Vaessen · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Etienne Vaessen · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Etienne Vaessen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Brentford) is the closest profile to Etienne Vaessen, with a 84/100 overall match. Robin Roefs and Caoimhin Kelleher are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Etienne Vaessen?
Yes. Remko Pasveer (AFC Ajax) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Etienne Vaessen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Etienne Vaessen's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →