Players like Gavin Bazunu
GKStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGavin Bazunu's profile ↗
Gavin Bazunu is a goalkeeper for Stoke City in the Championship, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bazunu include Joe Walsh from Queens Park Rangers, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Abdullah Yiğiter from Antalyaspor, with a fit score of 84/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Gavin Bazunu
Gavin Bazunu is a shot-stopping specialist who thrives on volume, consistently facing numerous attempts each match. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, he showcases his resilience with impressive shots faced and a reliable work rate in tackles and interceptions. However, his injury record raises concerns about durability, which could hinder his development as he continues to seek consistency in his performances.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 64 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gavin Bazunu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Walshsimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 24 | €1.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Kaiquesimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdullah Yiğitersimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Albert Posiadałasimilar↗ | Molde FK | 23 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Michael Zetterersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 31 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 91 | 88 |
| 8 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Grêmio | 36 | €900k | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Etienne Vaessensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 31 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 90 | 90 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gavin Bazunu
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gavin Bazunu?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Walsh (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Gavin Bazunu, with a 86/100 overall match. Kaique and Obed Nkambadio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gavin Bazunu?
Yes. Abdullah Yiğiter (Antalyaspor) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gavin Bazunu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gavin Bazunu'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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