Players like Justin Heekeren
GKRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJustin Heekeren's profile ↗
The players most similar to Justin Heekeren are Jasper Schendelaar, Vanja Milinković-Savić, Matz Sels. Doppel rates Jasper Schendelaar (PEC Zwolle) a 90/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Schreiber scores 93/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Justin Heekeren is a modern, ball-playing goalkeeper who excels in distribution and aerial dominance. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in long balls and key passes, making him a reliable playmaker from the back. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in three seasons, while his clean sheet percentage could improve, but his strengths in aerial duels and accurate passing define him as a crucial player for RSC Anderlecht.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Justin Heekeren
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Vanja Milinković-Savićsimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 29 | €19m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 94 | 93 |
| 6 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | André Onanasimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 30 | €9.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 10 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 93 | 88 |
| 11 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Justin Heekeren
≈ 100% Justin Heekeren · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Justin Heekeren · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Justin Heekeren · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Justin Heekeren?
Statistically, Jasper Schendelaar (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Justin Heekeren — a 90/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Justin Heekeren?
By Doppel's fit score, Jasper Schendelaar (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Justin Heekeren, with a 90/100 overall match. Vanja Milinković-Savić and Matz Sels are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Justin Heekeren?
Yes. Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 93/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Justin Heekeren?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Justin Heekeren's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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