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, Michael Brouwer. Doppel rates Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk Koopmans scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Etienne Vaessen is a proactive shot-stopping goalkeeper who excels in high-pressure situations, showcasing remarkable reflexes and decision-making. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, he stands out for his exceptional ability to face shots, make tackles, and win duels, demonstrating his all-around defensive contributions. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in three seasons, reinforcing his reliability between the sticks.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | €6.4m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Michael Brouwersimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 93 | 89 |
| 7 | Ignacio Arcesimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 34 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Remko Pasveersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 43 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
* 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: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Etienne Vaessen?
Statistically, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Etienne Vaessen — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Etienne Vaessen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Etienne Vaessen, with a 84/100 overall match. Robin Roefs and Michael Brouwer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Etienne Vaessen?
Yes. Luuk Koopmans (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
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.
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