Players like David Celic
GKIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Celic's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Celic are Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Sebastiano Desplanches, Mattijs Branderhorst. Doppel rates Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Andersson scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Celic is a robust shot-stopper with a focus on aerial dominance, showcasing his strength in duels and possession recovery in the attacking third. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the lower percentile among peers, his impressive durability—having missed no games in three seasons—highlights his reliability. Celic’s strength in aerial challenges and duels makes him a formidable presence in goal, though he may need to refine his distribution to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Celic
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Ngapandouetnbusimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ron Thorben Hoffmannsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | David Anderssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 32 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 87 | 87 |
| 11 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Arild Østbøsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 35 | €100k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Celic
≈ 100% David Celic · strong: Save %, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Save %, Clean sheet %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Celic · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Celic · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Celic?
By Doppel's fit score, Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier) is the closest profile to David Celic, with a 80/100 overall match. Sebastiano Desplanches and Mattijs Branderhorst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Celic?
Yes. David Andersson (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Celic?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Celic's 2026 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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