Players like Jaden Heskey
CM/CDMSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaden Heskey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jaden Heskey are Noah Naujoks, Idrissa Touré, Muammer Sarıkaya. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 80/100 overall match — 76/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jaden Heskey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 2 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 81 | 78 |
| 4 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Lautaro Ríossimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaden Heskey
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jaden Heskey · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jaden Heskey?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Jaden Heskey, with a 80/100 overall match. Idrissa Touré and Muammer Sarıkaya are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jaden Heskey?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jaden Heskey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jaden Heskey's 2025/26 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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