Players like Lennard Hens
CM/CAMFCV Dender · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLennard Hens's profile ↗
Lennard Hens is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for FCV Dender in the Belgian Pro League, with 28 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Hens include Tom Bischof from TSG Hoffenheim, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Dariusz Stalmach of 1. FC Magdeburg and Charlie Patiño from Swansea City, both offering similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Lennard Hens
Lennard Hens is a versatile central midfielder with a strong emphasis on distribution and defensive contributions, showcasing his ability as a ball-playing engine. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of positional peers, his elite accuracy in crosses and long balls, combined with impressive tackling and interception stats, underline his capability to influence the game from deep. While he could improve his impact in the attacking third, his durability is evident with only a few games missed this season, making him a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions.
12 players most similar to Lennard Hens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lennard Hens
≈ 100% Lennard Hens · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lennard Hens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lennard Hens · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lennard Hens?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Lennard Hens, with a 81/100 overall match. Yasin Ayari and Dariusz Stalmach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lennard Hens?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lennard Hens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lennard Hens's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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