Who should replace Bryan Heynen?
CM/CDMKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Heynen's profile ↗
Bryan Heynen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League. He has made 40 appearances this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Heynen, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Heynen
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Bryan Heynen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Heynen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Bryan Heynen, at 95/100 on profile. Bryan Cristante and Darko Nejašmić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bryan Heynen?
Yes — Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bryan Heynen?
Doppel learns Bryan Heynen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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