Players like Vasilis Barkas
GKFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVasilis Barkas's profile ↗
Vasilis Barkas is a goalkeeper for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Barkas include Johannes Schenk from Preußen Münster with a fit score of 84/100, and Grégoire Coudert of Stade Brestois, also rated 84/100. Other comparable options are Michael Zetterer from SV Werder Bremen with a fit score of 83/100, and Jari De Busser of Go Ahead Eagles, who matches Barkas with a fit of 84/100.
About Vasilis Barkas
Vasilis Barkas is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong command of his area, showcasing his skills as a modern goalkeeper. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 21% of his peers, he excels in accurate long balls and aerial duels, making him a valuable asset in transitioning play and asserting dominance in the box. His durability is impressive, having missed only six games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a dependable presence between the sticks.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vasilis Barkas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannes Schenksimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €1.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Michael Zetterersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €4.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Matěj Kovářsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €8.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vasilis Barkas
≈ 100% Vasilis Barkas · low reliability
≈ 100% Vasilis Barkas · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Vasilis Barkas · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vasilis Barkas?
By Doppel's fit score, Johannes Schenk (Preußen Münster) is the closest profile to Vasilis Barkas, with a 84/100 overall match. Grégoire Coudert and Michael Zetterer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vasilis Barkas?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vasilis Barkas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vasilis Barkas'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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