Players like Daan Heymans
CAMKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaan Heymans's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daan Heymans are Jae-sung Lee, Corentin Tolisso, Amine Adli. Doppel rates Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Noah Naujoks scores 83/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Daan Heymans is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for aerial dominance, showcasing his strength in duels and clearances—traits that set him apart in the top 12% of his positional peers. With 14 goals this season, he proves to be a reliable scorer, leveraging his physicality to influence the game. While his dribbling and chance creation could improve, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch make him a valuable asset for KRC Genk.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daan Heymans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daan Heymans
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Daan Heymans?
Statistically, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Daan Heymans — a 80/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Daan Heymans?
By Doppel's fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Daan Heymans, with a 80/100 overall match. Corentin Tolisso and Amine Adli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daan Heymans?
Yes. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daan Heymans?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daan Heymans's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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