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41.4
13.2%
Ratingi
46.7
38.6%
Seasoni
12
Valuei

Profile

Full nameBryan Heynen
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityBelgium
Age29
Date of birth6 Feb 1997
BirthplaceBree
Height183 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubGenk
Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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40
Appearances
4
Goals
1
Assists
3603
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Genk.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Jupiler Pro League404136037.3
UEFA Europa League131211147.42

Scout report

Project playerBall-winning Defensive midfielder

B. Heynen is a 29-year-old defensive midfielder at Genk, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 1 assists in 40 appearances, a Season grade of 47, top 9% of Jupiler Pro League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 41.4, ranking 236th of 311 in the Jupiler Pro League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (97.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.35 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Heynen.

Judged on this season alone, Heynen graded 47 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 9% of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League, on 4 goals, 1 assist and 4.346 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 34 → 47). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 41, 48th of 58 of the 58 defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League. At 29 Heynen is in his prime years, and a market index of 12 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Heynen is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2021/22Trending upRemarkably consistent
Current potential48th of 58 defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro LeagueCurrent seasonTop 9% defensive midfielders · Jupiler Pro League5th-best defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League236th in the Jupiler Pro League · potential48th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Jupiler Pro League
41.4
Ratingi
48th of 58 defensive midfielders
46.7
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
97.6%
Minutes
near ever-present
4.35
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Genk finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

4.35
Def. / 90
100
Tackles
51
Interceptions
10
Clean sheets

4.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 40 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 97.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 4.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 41.4, Heynen carries the 48th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Jupiler Pro League of 58. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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Transfer news

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