Players like Michał Helik
CBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichał Helik's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michał Helik are Patrick Mainka, Lloyd Jones, Justin Hubner. Doppel rates Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 88/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Michał Helik is a dominant aerial centre-back with a penchant for defensive solidity and playmaking from the back. His exceptional ability to win aerial duels and make crucial clearances ranks him in the top 6% among his peers, complemented by a knack for contributing to offensive plays with an impressive xG + xA rate. With no games missed in the last three seasons, Helik proves to be a reliable and durable presence in the heart of defence, showcasing his elite quality in the Championship.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michał Helik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michał Helik
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michał Helik?
Statistically, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest look-alike to Michał Helik — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michał Helik?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Michał Helik, with a 84/100 overall match. Lloyd Jones and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michał Helik?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michał Helik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michał Helik's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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