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 July 2026.
About Justin Heekeren
Justin Heekeren is a modern, ball-playing goalkeeper known for his accuracy and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he excels in distributing the ball, boasting impressive metrics in long balls and key passes, while also commanding his area effectively with solid aerial prowess. His remarkable durability, with no games missed in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability as a crucial last line of defense.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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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