Players like Bryan Heynen
CM/CDMKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Heynen's profile ↗
Bryan Heynen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League. In the 2025/26 season, he made 40 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Heynen include Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München, with a fit score of 84/100, and Éderson from Atalanta, who has a fit score of 83/100, highlighting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Bryan Heynen
Bryan Heynen is a robust defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play and distributing from deep, showcasing his strength with clearances and accurate final-third passes. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 4% of his positional peers, highlighting his reliability and quality on the pitch. While he has struggled with injuries, his overall impact in both defensive duties and ball progression makes him a crucial asset for KRC Genk when fit.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bryan Heynen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Heynen
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Heynen?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Bryan Heynen, with a 84/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Éderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bryan Heynen?
Yes. Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bryan Heynen?
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