Players like Kjell Scherpen
GKRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKjell Scherpen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kjell Scherpen are Everson, Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Matthieu Epolo. Doppel rates Everson (Atlético Mineiro) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Everson scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kjell Scherpen is a commanding shot-stopper with an impressive clean sheet percentage, showcasing his elite goalkeeping instincts and ability to thwart scoring opportunities. His top 8% save percentage highlights his reliability under pressure, making him a cornerstone for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Although he has faced injury challenges in recent seasons, his overall quality remains strong, reflected in his top 17% ranking among positional peers. Scherpen is a goalkeeper who can make a significant impact when fit.
Strengths: Clean sheet %, Save %, Big chances created. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kjell Scherpen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversonsimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 36 | €900k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Matthieu Epolosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 21 | €7.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 10 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €3.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kjell Scherpen
≈ 100% Kjell Scherpen · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kjell Scherpen · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kjell Scherpen · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kjell Scherpen?
By Doppel's fit score, Everson (Atlético Mineiro) is the closest profile to Kjell Scherpen, with a 86/100 overall match. Taishi Brandon Nozawa and Matthieu Epolo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kjell Scherpen?
Yes. Everson (Atlético Mineiro) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kjell Scherpen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kjell Scherpen'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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