Players like Loris Karius
GKFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoris Karius's profile ↗
The players most similar to Loris Karius are Silas Prüfrock, Alberto Paleari, Arijanet Murić. Doppel rates Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) a 87/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Loris Karius is a commanding shot-stopper and aerial specialist, thriving as a reliable goalkeeper with a strong presence in duels and a high clean sheet percentage. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 13% of his positional peers, showcasing his elite capabilities. Karius excels in winning aerial duels and making crucial clearances, underlining his durability with only 10 games missed in the last three seasons, making him a dependable choice between the sticks.
Strengths: Duels won, Clean sheet %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Loris Karius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 98 | 87 |
| 2 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 98 | 86 |
| 3 | Arijanet Murićsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 28 | €6.9m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Joan Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €46m | 96 | 84 |
| 5 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €31m | 96 | 84 |
| 6 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
* 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Loris Karius?
Statistically, Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest look-alike to Loris Karius — a 87/100 profile match (98/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Loris Karius?
By Doppel's fit score, Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest profile to Loris Karius, with a 87/100 overall match. Alberto Paleari and Arijanet Murić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Loris Karius?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Loris Karius?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Loris Karius'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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