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 (Birmingham City) 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 October 2026.
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Joel Robles is a durable shot-stopper with a unique profile for a goalkeeper, showcasing strengths in distribution and aerial command. Despite ranking in the bottom tier for overall quality among his peers, he excels in expected goals contributions and clearances, demonstrating his ability to engage in build-up play and command his area. While his save percentage leaves room for improvement, his reliability and experience make him a solid option between the sticks.
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↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €5.5m | 96 | 92 |
| 2 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 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↗ | Ipswich Town | 30 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 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 closest look-alike to Joel Robles?
Statistically, James Beadle (Birmingham City) is the closest look-alike to Joel Robles — a 92/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joel Robles?
By Doppel's fit score, James Beadle (Birmingham City) 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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