Loris Karius alternatives
GKFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoris Karius's profile ↗
Loris Karius is a goalkeeper for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, with 30 appearances and 2700 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Karius, Silas Prüfrock from SpVgg Greuther Fürth offers a fit score of 87/100, while Fabian De Keijzer of Heracles Almelo has a fit score of 86/100, both at a market value of €0m. Marko Dmitrović and Ignacio Arce are also viable options, each valued at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 98 | 87 |
| 2 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 84 | 86 |
| 3 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Ignacio Arcesimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 34 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Pirardsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €300k | 97 | 83 |
| 6 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 32 | €700k | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Arild Østbøsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 35 | €100k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 40 | €600k | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 37 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 12 | Daniel Batzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €400k | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Loris Karius
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Loris Karius?
Arild Østbø (Viking FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Loris Karius.
Who is the best-value alternative to Loris Karius?
Silas Prüfrock offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Loris Karius?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Loris Karius's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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