Players like Freddie Woodman
GKPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFreddie Woodman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Freddie Woodman are Kaique, Karl Darlow, Grégoire Coudert. Doppel rates Kaique (CD Nacional) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Freddie Woodman is a ball-playing goalkeeper known for his accurate distribution and ability to initiate attacks from the back. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his peers, he excels in final-third passing and contributes positively to expected goals and assists per 90 minutes. With only nine games missed over the last three seasons, Woodman showcases durability and reliability, making him a steady presence in goal, although he may need to improve his aerial command to enhance his overall impact.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Freddie Woodman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiquesimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €2.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 93 | 90 |
| 6 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €4.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Freddie Woodman
≈ 100% Freddie Woodman · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Goals prevented /90
≈ 100% Freddie Woodman · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Freddie Woodman · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Freddie Woodman?
By Doppel's fit score, Kaique (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Freddie Woodman, with a 83/100 overall match. Karl Darlow and Grégoire Coudert are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Freddie Woodman?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Freddie Woodman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Freddie Woodman's 2024/25 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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