Cheaper alternatives to Michael Cooper
GKSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Cooper's profile ↗
Michael Cooper is a goalkeeper for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cooper, Tim Schreiber from SG Dynamo Dresden offers a fit score of 91/100 at a market value of €1m, while James Beadle of Sheffield Wednesday has a fit score of 89/100 and a value of €6m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Michael Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 90 | 91 |
| 2 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 88 | 89 |
| 4 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 86 | 88 |
| 5 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 96 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Cooper
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Michael Cooper?
Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 89/100 match to Michael Cooper.
Who is the best-value alternative to Michael Cooper?
Tim Schreiber offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 91/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michael Cooper?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Michael Cooper'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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