Daan Heymans

Midfielder #38
Age 26 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Daan Heymans has arrived as Genk's undisputed Gold Creator. Still searching for the first major silverware of his career, the 27-year-old Belgian plays with a fierce hunger. He operates as the creative hub that unlocks rival defences, combining supreme vision with ruthless end product.

Ten appearances and 810 minutes into the campaign, he entirely dictates the tempo in the final third. Earning main card status in four of those outings underlines his undeniable influence. A high Passing rating tells the story of a specialist who spots gaps others completely miss. Securing both the GOLD BOOT and GOLD TRAY badges highlights a remarkably rare dual threat. He serves as a constant creator who assists every other match, yet finishes chances with clinical precision. He is hitting top form, blending playmaking with direct goal contributions. His two goals and two assists across his latest stretch of matches prove he is far more than just a setup man. Our verdict? An elite ARCHITECT who keeps defenders guessing and completely runs the show.

The financial metrics reflect his stellar output. His valuation sits at €4M and trends sharply upwards. If he maintains this exceptional form, Genk will hold a highly coveted asset. His stock has never been higher.

Player Rating

Daan Heymans
86
Rating
68
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 69
🎯 Clutch 54
🎨 Style 90
📊 Ability 71
Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Daan Heymans is a exceptional GOLD BOOT for Genk. Evidence: 44% Goal Frequency.

Also shows: exceptional GOLD TRAY (44% Assist Frequency) , solid ARCHITECT (1.44 Key Passes/90) , exceptional THREAT (2.7 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (73/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 14 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 72 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 70 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 58 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 73 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 14
Shooting 72
Defense 70
Workrate 58
Passing 73
Key Strength 73 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Daan Heymans this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 19, 2026 SC Freiburg 5-1 Genk UEFA Europa League 83' 6.7 0 0 70 Europa-Park Stadion
Mar 12, 2026 Genk 1-0 SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League 90' 7.5 0 0 41 Cegeka Arena
Feb 26, 2026 Genk 3-3 Dinamo Zagreb UEFA Europa League 120' 7.9 1 0 100 Cegeka Arena
Feb 19, 2026 Dinamo Zagreb 1-3 Genk UEFA Europa League 90' 6.3 0 1 64 Stadion Maksimir
Jan 29, 2026 Genk 2-1 Malmo FF UEFA Europa League 90' 7.9 1 1 69 Cegeka Arena
Jan 22, 2026 Utrecht 0-2 Genk UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 1 0 30 Stadion Galgenwaard
Dec 11, 2025 FC Midtjylland 1-0 Genk UEFA Europa League 71' 6.9 0 0 27 MCH Arena
Nov 27, 2025 Genk 2-1 FC Basel 1893 UEFA Europa League 75' 6.7 0 1 44 Cegeka Arena
Nov 06, 2025 SC Braga 3-4 Genk UEFA Europa League 77' 7.9 1 1 92 Estádio Municipal de Braga
Oct 23, 2025 Genk 0-0 Real Betis UEFA Europa League 24' 6.9 0 0 10 Cegeka Arena

Player Market Value

Track Daan Heymans's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €4.0M (Q4'25)
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