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Players like Matthieu Epolo

GKStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthieu Epolo's profile ↗

The players most similar to Matthieu Epolo are Frederik Rønnow, Arnaud Bodart, Everson. Doppel rates Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ignacio Arce scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.

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About Matthieu Epolo

Matthieu Epolo is an elite shot-stopping goalkeeper, showcasing exceptional reflexes and decision-making with a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his peers. His impressive save percentage and ability to create big chances underline his proactive presence in goal, while his durability—missing only 10 games over the last three seasons—demonstrates his reliability. Though finishing isn't relevant to his role, Epolo's overall profile marks him as a standout talent in the Belgian Pro League.

Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Big chances created. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Matthieu Epolo

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin34€2.1m9686
2Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗Lille28€1.4m9490
3Eversonsimilar↗Atlético Mineiro36€900k9385
4Nahuel Nollsimilar↗SC Paderborn 0723€1.9m9387
5Ignacio Arcesimilar↗Deportivo Riestra34€800k9286
6Robin Zentnersimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0532€2.4m9285
7Joël Drommelsimilar↗FC Twente30€3.7m9285
8Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗Royal Antwerp FC24€3.4m9284
9Matz Selssimilar↗Nottingham Forest34€3.7m9184
10Finn Dahmensimilar↗FC Augsburg28€13m9186
11Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗Pescara23€1.0m9185
12Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗Eyüpspor22€1.6m9184

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Matthieu Epolo

1. Frederik Rønnow1. FC Union Berlin86/100

≈ 100% Matthieu Epolo · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90

2. Arnaud BodartLille90/100

≈ 100% Matthieu Epolo · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90

3. EversonAtlético Mineiro85/100

≈ 100% Matthieu Epolo · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Matthieu Epolo?

Statistically, Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest look-alike to Matthieu Epolo — a 86/100 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 Matthieu Epolo?

By Doppel's fit score, Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Matthieu Epolo, with a 86/100 overall match. Arnaud Bodart and Everson are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthieu Epolo?

Yes. Ignacio Arce (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Matthieu Epolo?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matthieu Epolo'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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