Players like David De Gea
GKFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid De Gea's profile ↗
The players most similar to David De Gea are Stijn van Gassel, Filip Stanković, Marvin Schwäbe. Doppel rates Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian De Keijzer scores 92/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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David De Gea profiles as a seasoned shot-stopper with a focus on distribution, evidenced by his high touches per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his position, his durability stands out, having missed only one game in three seasons. While he excels in ball control and distribution, he may need to improve his aerial presence and defensive actions to regain his elite status.
Strengths: Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David De Gea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 93 | 92 |
| 6 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Angers | 36 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Jeffrey De Langesimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David De Gea
≈ 100% David De Gea · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David De Gea · strong: Sofascore rating, Save % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Save %, Clean sheet %
≈ 100% David De Gea · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David De Gea?
Statistically, Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to David De Gea — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David De Gea?
By Doppel's fit score, Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) is the closest profile to David De Gea, with a 88/100 overall match. Filip Stanković and Marvin Schwäbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David De Gea?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 92/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David De Gea?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David De Gea'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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