Players like Sam Johnstone
GKWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Johnstone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Johnstone are Antonio Sivera, Aaron Ramsdale, Mathew Ryan. Doppel rates Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk Koopmans scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sam Johnstone is a proactive ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing impressive distribution skills that set him apart in the modern game. Despite currently sitting in the bottom percentile of his peers, his top-tier tackling and interception stats highlight his ability to contribute defensively. However, his struggle in aerial duels raises concerns for a keeper's role. With a history of injury issues, his reliability on the pitch is a notable factor for teams looking for consistency in goal.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Johnstone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | David Soriasimilar↗ | Getafe | 33 | €2.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Vanja Milinković-Savićsimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 29 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Johnstone
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sam Johnstone?
Statistically, Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest look-alike to Sam Johnstone — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sam Johnstone?
By Doppel's fit score, Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Sam Johnstone, with a 86/100 overall match. Aaron Ramsdale and Mathew Ryan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Johnstone?
Yes. Luuk Koopmans (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Johnstone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Johnstone'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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