Players like Keylor Navas
GKNewell's Old Boys · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKeylor Navas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Keylor Navas are Mattijs Branderhorst, Timo Horn, Ricardo Velho. Doppel rates Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Keylor Navas is an elite shot-stopper and commanding presence in goal, showcasing his top-tier quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers. Renowned for his accurate distribution and strong aerial ability, he excels in high-pressure situations, allowing his team to build play from the back. At 40, his durability is remarkable, missing only 16 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the net.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Keylor Navas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Timo Hornsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €16m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Dennis Seimensimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €9.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Keylor Navas
≈ 100% Keylor Navas · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Keylor Navas · strong: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Keylor Navas · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Keylor Navas?
Statistically, Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Keylor Navas — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Keylor Navas?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Keylor Navas, with a 83/100 overall match. Timo Horn and Ricardo Velho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Keylor Navas?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Keylor Navas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Keylor Navas's 2025 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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