Players like Kjell Scherpen
GKIpswich Town · 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 October 2026.
Building your XI? Put Kjell Scherpen in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Kjell Scherpen
Kjell Scherpen is a commanding shot-stopper, excelling as a clean sheet specialist in goal. With an impressive save percentage that ranks in the top 8% among his peers, he showcases remarkable reflexes and decision-making under pressure. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, when fit, he consistently delivers elite performances, reflected in his top 19% Sofascore rating. Scherpen's ability to handle big chances makes him a vital asset for Ipswich Town.
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↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 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↗ | Angers | 36 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Lille | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 10 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Kjell Scherpen?
Statistically, Everson (Atlético Mineiro) is the closest look-alike to Kjell Scherpen — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →