Players like Sam Johnstone
GKWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Johnstone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Johnstone are Manuel Riemann, Diant Ramaj, Antonio Sivera. Doppel rates Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manuel Riemann scores 87/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sam Johnstone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 38 | €200k | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Marcel Schuhensimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Matías Diturosimilar↗ | Elche | 39 | €100k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Johnstone
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Johnstone?
By Doppel's fit score, Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Sam Johnstone, with a 87/100 overall match. Diant Ramaj and Antonio Sivera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Johnstone?
Yes. Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 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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