Players like Mike Penders
GKKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMike Penders's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mike Penders are Karl Hein, Noah Atubolu, Martin Delavallée. Doppel rates Karl Hein (Real Valladolid) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mike Penders is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong presence in the air, making him a solid choice as a modern goalkeeper. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, his impressive touches per 90 minutes showcase his ability to engage with the ball effectively. Penders' durability is notable, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, reinforcing his reliability in goal. While he may not excel in duels or tackles, his aerial prowess and composure set him apart as a dependable option.
Strengths: Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mike Penders
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €2.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Ryan Allsopsimilar↗ | Hull City | 34 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €3.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mike Penders
≈ 100% Mike Penders · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mike Penders · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mike Penders · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mike Penders?
By Doppel's fit score, Karl Hein (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Mike Penders, with a 83/100 overall match. Noah Atubolu and Martin Delavallée are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mike Penders?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mike Penders?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mike Penders'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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