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 September 2026.
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David De Gea is a seasoned shot-stopper known for his exceptional reliability and consistency. Ranking in the top 38% among his positional peers, he showcases impressive involvement with touches per 90 minutes, underlining his command of the area. Though his aerial duel success and clearance metrics may not shine, his durability is a standout feature, with only one game missed in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence between the posts for Fiorentina.
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↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Jeffrey De Langesimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 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↗ | Luton Town | 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 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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