Players like Michael Verrips
GKFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Verrips's profile ↗
Michael Verrips is a goalkeeper for FCV Dender in the Belgian Pro League, with 10 appearances and 900 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Verrips include Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gavin Bazunu from Southampton, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable options are Erdem Canpolat of Pendikspor and Hans Christian Bernat from Karlsruher SC, both with fit scores of 83/100 and 84/100, respectively.
About Michael Verrips
Michael Verrips is a ball-playing goalkeeper whose style leans towards distribution and composure on the ball, evidenced by his impressive successful dribbles. However, his overall quality places him in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, suggesting he may struggle under pressure. With a history of being injury-prone, having missed significant time in recent seasons, his reliability as a first-choice option could be a concern.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Verrips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom de Graaffsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.0m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Gavin Bazunusimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €7.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 32 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Verrips
≈ 100% Michael Verrips · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Michael Verrips · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Michael Verrips · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Verrips?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom de Graaff (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Michael Verrips, with a 84/100 overall match. Gavin Bazunu and Erdem Canpolat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Verrips?
Yes. Erdem Canpolat (Pendikspor) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Verrips?
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