Players like Unai Simón
GKAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Simón's profile ↗
The players most similar to Unai Simón are Diant Ramaj, Vanja Milinković-Savić, Andreas Jungdal. Doppel rates Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marko Dmitrović scores 88/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Unai Simón is a ball-playing goalkeeper whose strengths lie in his distribution, boasting elite accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. Despite being in the bottom third for clean sheets and save percentage among his peers, his ability to initiate attacks from the back is a standout feature. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Unai Simón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Vanja Milinković-Savićsimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 29 | €19m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 95 | 89 |
| 6 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Simón
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Aerial duels won, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90, Clean sheet %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Unai Simón?
Statistically, Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest look-alike to Unai Simón — a 88/100 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 Unai Simón?
By Doppel's fit score, Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Unai Simón, with a 88/100 overall match. Vanja Milinković-Savić and Andreas Jungdal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Unai Simón?
Yes. Marko Dmitrović (Espanyol) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 88/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Unai Simón?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Unai Simón'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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