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 September 2026.
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Loris Karius is a commanding shot-stopper, excelling as a reliable goalkeeper with impressive duels won and clean sheet percentages that place him among the top 20% of his positional peers. His aerial prowess and ability to clear the ball effectively further enhance his defensive contributions. With only 10 games missed in the last three seasons, Karius proves to be a durable asset for his team, consistently demonstrating quality and reliability in goal.
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↗ | 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 · 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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