Players like Carl Klaus
GK1. FC Nürnberg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Klaus's profile ↗
Carl Klaus is a goalkeeper for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 19 appearances this season. Players similar to Klaus include Anthony Lopes from Olympique Lyonnais, with a fit score of 84/100, and Sebastiano Desplanches from Pescara, who has a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable options are James Trafford of Burnley and Alex Palmer from West Bromwich Albion, both of whom also exhibit similar statistical profiles.
About Carl Klaus
Carl Klaus is a reliable shot-stopper who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his commanding presence in the box. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his peers, he consistently delivers solid performances, contributing to his team's defensive stability. Remarkably durable, Klaus has missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a dependable goalkeeper. While his distribution might not be his strongest suit, his ability to dominate aerial situations makes him a valuable asset between the posts.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carl Klaus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Alex Palmersimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 30 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Grêmio | 36 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Eversonsimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 36 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Joel Roblessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 36 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Klaus
≈ 100% Carl Klaus · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carl Klaus · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carl Klaus · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carl Klaus?
By Doppel's fit score, Anthony Lopes (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Carl Klaus, with a 84/100 overall match. Sebastiano Desplanches and James Trafford are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carl Klaus?
Yes. Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carl Klaus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carl Klaus's 2023/24 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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