Players like 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 German 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Karius include Silas Prüfrock from SpVgg Greuther Fürth with a fit score of 87/100, and Alberto Paleari of Torino, who has a fit score of 86/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile within their respective leagues.
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↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €46m | 96 | 84 |
| 5 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €21m | 96 | 84 |
| 6 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 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 · 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: 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 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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