Who should replace Ayden Heaven?
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyden Heaven's profile ↗
Ayden Heaven is a centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League, currently valued at €32m. For those seeking the best replacement for Heaven, Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Abdulay Juma Bah of Nice and Matheus Araújo from Santa Clara both provide solid alternatives at 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Waldemar Antonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcus Mathisensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 30 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Fatih Aksoysimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayden Heaven
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ayden Heaven · strong: Touches, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayden Heaven?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) does the closest job to Ayden Heaven, at 93/100 on profile. Matheus Araújo and Waldemar Anton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ayden Heaven?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ayden Heaven?
Doppel learns Ayden Heaven's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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