Players like Simão
GKAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimão's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simão are Pau López, Timo Jansink, Nicolas Schmid. Doppel rates Pau López (Real Betis) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Jansink scores 86/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simão is a ball-playing goalkeeper who excels in distribution, reflected in his standout ability to create big chances and key passes. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 25% of his peers, his durability shines through with no missed games in the last three seasons. However, he struggles with traditional shot-stopping metrics, indicating that while he can initiate attacks, he may need to improve his defensive reliability.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pau Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 32 | €2.7m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Ørjan Nylandsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 36 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Daniel Iversensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ryan Allsopsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 34 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Ľubomír Belkosimilar↗ | Viking FK | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 90 | 91 |
| 12 | Eversonsimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 36 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simão
≈ 100% Simão · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simão · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simão · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simão?
Statistically, Pau López (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Simão — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Simão?
By Doppel's fit score, Pau López (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Simão, with a 82/100 overall match. Timo Jansink and Nicolas Schmid are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simão?
Yes. Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simão'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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