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 (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) 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 October 2026.
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Karl Darlow is a ball-playing goalkeeper, excelling in distribution and playing out from the back. With a strong Sofascore rating, he ranks among the top 3% for accurate final-third passes and 4% for clearances, showcasing his ability to both initiate attacks and command his area effectively. Remarkably durable, Darlow has missed no games in the past three seasons, proving himself a reliable presence between the sticks.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | €6.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 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↗ | Birmingham City | 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 closest look-alike to Karl Darlow?
Statistically, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Karl Darlow — a 83/100 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 Karl Darlow?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) 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 (Rosario Central) 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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