Players like Rui Patrício
GKAtalanta · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRui Patrício's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rui Patrício are Walter Benítez, Gaetan Poussin, Matías Mansilla. Doppel rates Walter Benítez (Crystal Palace) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anthony Lopes scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rui Patrício is a seasoned shot-stopper known for his commanding presence in the air, ranking in the top 27% among his peers for aerial duels won. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 31%, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with clearances and duels, his experience and reliability remain pivotal for Atalanta's defensive setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rui Patrício
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Benítezsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Gaetan Poussinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Matías Mansillasimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Mads Hermansensimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Brice Sambasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €6.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Angers | 36 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Ryan Allsopsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 34 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rui Patrício
≈ 100% Rui Patrício · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rui Patrício · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rui Patrício · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rui Patrício?
Statistically, Walter Benítez (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Rui Patrício — a 82/100 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 Rui Patrício?
By Doppel's fit score, Walter Benítez (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Rui Patrício, with a 82/100 overall match. Gaetan Poussin and Matías Mansilla are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rui Patrício?
Yes. Anthony Lopes (Angers) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rui Patrício?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rui Patrício'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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