Players like Arnaud Balijon
GKUSL Dunkerque · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArnaud Balijon's profile ↗
The players most similar to Arnaud Balijon are Brice Samba, Samuel Brolin, Johannes Schenk. Doppel rates Brice Samba (RC Lens) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Müller scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Arnaud Balijon
Arnaud Balijon is a seasoned shot-stopper known for his distribution and aerial command, making him a reliable presence between the sticks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from deep. His aerial prowess stands out as well, although his clearance metrics suggest a preference for maintaining possession rather than aggressive defending. At 43, his durability is commendable, having missed only seven games in three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Arnaud Balijon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brice Sambasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €6.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Samuel Brolinsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 26 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Johannes Schenksimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Mads Hermansensimilar↗ | Leicester City | 26 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Müllersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 35 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 12 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arnaud Balijon
≈ 100% Arnaud Balijon · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arnaud Balijon · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Arnaud Balijon · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arnaud Balijon?
By Doppel's fit score, Brice Samba (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Arnaud Balijon, with a 83/100 overall match. Samuel Brolin and Johannes Schenk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arnaud Balijon?
Yes. Kevin Müller (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arnaud Balijon?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arnaud Balijon's 2023/24 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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