Players like Alex Palmer
GKIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Palmer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Palmer are Nícolas, Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Obed Nkambadio. Doppel rates Nícolas (Pisa) a 79/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nícolas scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Alex Palmer is a reliable shot-stopper whose durability and solid presence make him a dependable last line of defense. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 38% of his peers, he excels in clearances and contributes effectively to the team's defensive organization. With an impressive record of no games missed over the past three seasons, Palmer showcases his resilience and commitment, proving to be a consistent option for Ipswich Town.
Strengths: xG + xA, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex Palmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nícolassimilar↗ | Pisa | 38 | €100k | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Rome Jayden Owusu-Odurosimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €5.7m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Esteban Sallessimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 32 | €200k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Guillermo Vallejosimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Luca Zidanesimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Jacob Widell Zetterströmsimilar↗ | Derby County | 28 | €2.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Johannes Schenksimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Etienne Vaessensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 31 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 33 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Palmer
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Successful dribbles, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clean sheet %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Palmer?
By Doppel's fit score, Nícolas (Pisa) is the closest profile to Alex Palmer, with a 79/100 overall match. Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro and Obed Nkambadio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Palmer?
Yes. Nícolas (Pisa) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Palmer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Palmer'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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