Players like Rein Van Helden
CB/RBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRein Van Helden's profile ↗
Rein Van Helden is a centre-back/right-back for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Van Helden include Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens and Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United, both with a fit score of 84/100, as well as Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion and Philipp Sander of Borussia M'gladbach, who both have a fit score of 85/100.
About Rein Van Helden
Rein Van Helden is a composed ball-playing centre-back, adept at distributing accurate long balls, ranking in the top 6% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 37%, he showcases reliability on the pitch, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons. While not focused on goal-scoring, his ability to control play and contribute to build-up makes him a key asset in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rein Van Helden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rein Van Helden
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rein Van Helden?
By Doppel's fit score, Ismaelo Ganiou (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Rein Van Helden, with a 84/100 overall match. Malick Thiaw and Lewis Dunk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rein Van Helden?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rein Van Helden?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rein Van Helden'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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