Players like Joel Robles
GKEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Robles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Robles are James Beadle, James Trafford, Paul Nardi. Doppel rates James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday) a 92/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Joel Robles is a reliable shot-stopper and aerial presence, showcasing his durability with only three missed games in the last three seasons. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 13% of his peers, he excels in creating play from the back, demonstrated by his top 10% metrics in expected goals and assists per 90 minutes, along with strong clearance stats. However, his save percentage suggests room for improvement in traditional goalkeeping metrics.
Strengths: xG + xA, Clearances, Successful dribbles. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Robles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 96 | 92 |
| 2 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Matěj Kovářsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €8.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Adrian Sæthersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 25 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Alex Palmersimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 30 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Grêmio | 36 | €900k | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Abdullah Yiğitersimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Robles
≈ 100% Joel Robles · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joel Robles · strong: Save %, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Save %, Clean sheet %, Goals prevented /90
≈ 100% Joel Robles · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Robles?
By Doppel's fit score, James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Joel Robles, with a 92/100 overall match. James Trafford and Paul Nardi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Robles?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Robles?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Robles'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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