Players like Gianluigi Donnarumma
GKManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluigi Donnarumma's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluigi Donnarumma are Mark Flekken, Kamil Grabara, Karl Darlow. Doppel rates Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma is an elite shot-stopping goalkeeper with a commanding presence, excelling in aerial duels and overall defensive duels. His impressive clean sheet percentage showcases his ability to maintain composure under pressure, while his durability over the past three seasons highlights his reliability. Though his passing accuracy may not be his strongest asset, his core strengths firmly establish him as a top performer in his position.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianluigi Donnarumma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Flekkensimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | €6.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 33 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 40 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 27 | €4.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Dennis Seimensimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €9.5m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluigi Donnarumma
≈ 100% Gianluigi Donnarumma · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Gianluigi Donnarumma · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gianluigi Donnarumma · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Statistically, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Gianluigi Donnarumma — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Gianluigi Donnarumma, with a 82/100 overall match. Kamil Grabara and Karl Darlow are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluigi Donnarumma's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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