Players like Karl Darlow
GKLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarl Darlow's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karl Darlow are Mark Flekken, Jeremías Ledesma, Kamil Grabara. Doppel rates Mark Flekken (Brentford) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeremías Ledesma scores 87/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Karl Darlow is a ball-playing goalkeeper known for his impressive distribution and reliability under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44%, he may not rank among the elite, but his top-tier metrics in touches, accurate final-third passes, and long balls highlight his ability to initiate play effectively. Additionally, his durability is a significant asset, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability for the team.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Karl Darlow
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Flekkensimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €6.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 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 Karl Darlow
≈ 100% Karl Darlow · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Karl Darlow · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Karl Darlow · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karl Darlow?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Brentford) is the closest profile to Karl Darlow, with a 83/100 overall match. Jeremías Ledesma and Kamil Grabara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karl Darlow?
Yes. Jeremías Ledesma (Cádiz) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karl Darlow?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karl Darlow'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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