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 (Brentford) 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 September 2026.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma stands out as an aggressive shot-stopper with elite aerial command and exceptional duel-winning ability, making him a formidable presence in goal. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 41% of his positional peers, his impressive clean sheet percentage and durability—missing only four games in three seasons—highlight his reliability. While his passing accuracy could improve, his strengths in high-pressure situations solidify his status as a key asset for any defense.
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↗ | Brentford | 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↗ | Cádiz | 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↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 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 best replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Brentford) 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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