Players like Héliton
CBGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHéliton's profile ↗
Héliton is a centre-back for Göztepe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 32 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Héliton include Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Patrick Nkoa from Eintracht Braunschweig, with a fit score of 86/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a defender with similar attributes.
About Héliton
Héliton is a dominant aerial presence and an aggressive front-foot defender, showcasing exceptional ability in aerial duels and a knack for contributing to set pieces with impressive shot metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his positional peers, he's a reliable and durable asset, missing just one game in three seasons. While he may lack in passing volume and final-third accuracy, his strengths in winning duels and making impactful defensive contributions make him a standout in the heart of the defense.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Héliton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Héliton
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Héliton?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) is the closest profile to Héliton, with a 83/100 overall match. Patrick Nkoa and Mark McGuinness are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Héliton?
Yes. Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Héliton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Héliton'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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