Who should replace Rein Van Helden?
CB/RBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRein Van Helden's profile ↗
Rein Van Helden is a centre-back/right-back for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League. For teams seeking the best replacement for Van Helden, Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens stands out with a fit score of 84/100, closely followed by Noahkai Banks of FC Augsburg and Yann Bisseck from Inter, both with fit scores of 82/100. These players exemplify a similar tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for those looking for players similar to Van Helden.
Best replacements for Rein Van Helden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rein Van Helden
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rein Van Helden · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rein Van Helden?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Rein Van Helden, at 93/100 on profile. Yann Bisseck and Chancel Mbemba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rein Van Helden?
Yes — Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rein Van Helden?
Doppel learns Rein Van Helden'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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