Who should replace Héliton?
CBGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHéliton's profile ↗
Héliton is a centre-back for Göztepe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 32 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Héliton, Patrick Nkoa from Eintracht Braunschweig offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC and Mark McGuinness from Luton Town both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 83/100.
Best replacements for Héliton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Héliton
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Héliton · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Héliton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) does the closest job to Héliton, at 96/100 on profile. Patrick Nkoa and Miguel Barbieri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Héliton?
Yes — Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Héliton?
Doppel learns Héliton'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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