Cheaper alternatives to Loris Karius
GKFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoris Karius's profile ↗
Loris Karius is a goalkeeper for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Karius, Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) offers a fit score of 87/100 and has a market value of €0m, while Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) holds a fit score of 86/100 and is also valued at €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Loris Karius
| # | 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↗ | KV Kortrijk | 31 | €300k | 97 | 83 |
| 6 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 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↗ | Galatasaray | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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