Players like Alex Meret
GKSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Meret's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Meret are Iker Álvarez, Bahadır Han Güngördü, Timo Jansink. Doppel rates Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Jansink scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Alex Meret is a reliable shot-stopper and clean-sheet specialist, showcasing elite goalkeeping skills with a remarkable clean sheet percentage that places him in the top 4% of his peers. While his Sofascore rating indicates he sits in the bottom tier of goalkeepers, his ability to command the area and win aerial duels makes him a dependable presence. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, as he's missed a significant number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Clean sheet %, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex Meret
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Álvarezsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 30 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €26m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Ryan Allsopsimilar↗ | Hull City | 34 | €600k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Daniel Iversensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 86 | 88 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jonathan Klinsmannsimilar↗ | Cesena | 29 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Meret
≈ 100% Alex Meret · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alex Meret · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alex Meret · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Meret?
By Doppel's fit score, Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Alex Meret, with a 82/100 overall match. Bahadır Han Güngördü and Timo Jansink are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Meret?
Yes. Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Meret?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Meret'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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