Players like Zinho Vanheusden
CB/RBStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitZinho Vanheusden's profile ↗
Zinho Vanheusden is a centre-back/right-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 22 appearances and 1791 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Vanheusden include Antoine Mendy from Nice, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable options are Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln and Rio Hillen from NAC Breda, both with fit scores of 80/100 and 82/100 respectively.
About Zinho Vanheusden
Zinho Vanheusden is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution skills with accurate long balls in the top 15% of his peers. His aerial prowess is notable, winning a significant percentage of duels, which adds to his defensive solidity. While he has faced injury challenges, limiting his availability, his overall quality remains strong, placing him in the top 40% of positional players.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 58 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zinho Vanheusden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zinho Vanheusden
≈ 100% Zinho Vanheusden · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Zinho Vanheusden · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Zinho Vanheusden · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zinho Vanheusden?
By Doppel's fit score, Antoine Mendy (Nice) is the closest profile to Zinho Vanheusden, with a 81/100 overall match. Jaydee Canvot and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zinho Vanheusden?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zinho Vanheusden?
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