Players like Daniel Schmidt
GKKAA Gent · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Schmidt's profile ↗
Daniel Schmidt is a goalkeeper for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 13 appearances and 1170 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Schmidt include Grégoire Coudert from Stade Brestois, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Tiago Volpi of Grêmio, with a fit score of 89/100. Both offer comparable roles and performance metrics for clubs seeking goalkeeping options.
About Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt is a ball-playing goalkeeper with a knack for effective distribution and aerial command. Despite being rated in the bottom 27% of his peers, he excels in successful dribbles and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. However, his injury history has limited his availability, raising concerns about his reliability. When fit, he can be a valuable asset with his strong distribution and presence in the air.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Dominik Greifsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 29 | €8.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Grêmio | 36 | €900k | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Joe Walshsimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 93 | 92 |
| 6 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 93 | 89 |
| 7 | Michael Zetterersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 31 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Dennis Seimensimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €9.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Abdullah Yiğitersimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Schmidt
≈ 100% Daniel Schmidt · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Daniel Schmidt · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Daniel Schmidt · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Grégoire Coudert (Stade Brestois) is the closest profile to Daniel Schmidt, with a 84/100 overall match. Dominik Greif and Tiago Volpi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Schmidt?
Yes. Tiago Volpi (Grêmio) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 89/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Schmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Schmidt's 2023/24 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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