Players like Nick Pope
GKNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNick Pope's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nick Pope are Mathew Ryan, Finn Dahmen, Bernardo Fontes. Doppel rates Mathew Ryan (Levante UD) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Thomas Kersken scores 87/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nick Pope is a commanding shot-stopper and aerial specialist, excelling in clearances and duels, making him a reliable presence in goal. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his peers, his elite aerial ability and strong defensive contributions keep him competitive in the Premier League. However, his injury record raises concerns about availability, having missed significant time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nick Pope
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 89 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nick Pope
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nick Pope?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathew Ryan (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Nick Pope, with a 86/100 overall match. Finn Dahmen and Bernardo Fontes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nick Pope?
Yes. Jonas Thomas Kersken (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nick Pope?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nick Pope'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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