Who should replace Daan Heymans?
CAMKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaan Heymans's profile ↗
Daan Heymans is an attacking midfielder for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Heymans, Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a fit score of 80/100, while Corentin Tolisso from Olympique Lyonnais follows closely with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daan Heymans
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Daan Heymans · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daan Heymans?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Daan Heymans, at 94/100 on profile. Corentin Tolisso and Lewis Ferguson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daan Heymans?
Yes — Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daan Heymans?
Doppel learns Daan Heymans's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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