Players like Héliton
CBGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHéliton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Héliton are Axel Drouhin, Patrick Nkoa, Mark McGuinness. Doppel rates Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Nkoa scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Héliton is a formidable aerial presence and a robust defensive anchor, excelling as a front-foot centre-back. With a top 48% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases elite skills in winning aerial duels and taking shots, making him a dual threat in both defense and set-piece situations. His durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in three seasons, ensuring consistent reliability at the back. While his passing in the final third could improve, his defensive prowess makes him a key asset for Göztepe.
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 · 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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