Players like Justin Heekeren
GKFC Schalke 04 · 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 September 2026.
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Justin Heekeren is a modern goalkeeper with a strong emphasis on distribution and aerial command, showcasing his ability to play out from the back effectively. Ranked in the top 34% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate long balls and winning aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in goal. With an impressive record of availability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he stands out as a durable and dependable option for FC Schalke 04. While his clean sheet percentage could improve, his strengths in distribution and aerial prowess are key assets.
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↗ | Torino | 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↗ | Manchester United | 30 | €9.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 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 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?
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