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Genk· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Daan Heymans

Attacking MidfieldBelgium27y€3.0MFull profile →

Creator

1.26KP/90

0.38G/90

0.15A/90

Based on 2,364 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Daan Heymans

Mike Tresor82% match
Burnley · Premier League · €3.0M
Woo-yeong Jeong81% match
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Creator

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 61%) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Daan Heymans:

Mike Tresor(82% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.65 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Woo-yeong Jeong(81% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).
C. Stengs(81% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.29 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.

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Mike Tresor

Burnley · Premier League

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Daan Heymans?▼

The top alternatives to Daan Heymans based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mike Tresor, Woo-yeong Jeong, C. Stengs, Xavi Simons, Antoni Milambo. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Daan Heymans in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daan Heymans in 2026 include Mike Tresor (€3.0M), Woo-yeong Jeong (€3.5M), C. Stengs (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Daan Heymans play and who plays similarly?▼

Daan Heymans plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mike Tresor (Belgium, €3.0M); Woo-yeong Jeong (South Korea, €3.5M); C. Stengs (Netherlands, €6.0M); Xavi Simons (Netherlands, €60.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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