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 October 2026.
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David Celic is a tenacious shot-stopper and aerially dominant goalkeeper, showcasing elite ability in possession won in the attacking third and strong duel-winning metrics. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 14% of his peers, his durability shines through with no missed games in three seasons. While his long-ball accuracy and touches are areas for improvement, his robust presence and reliability make him a valuable asset in goal.
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↗ | BK Häcken | 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↗ | Barracas Central | 32 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 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 closest look-alike to David Celic?
Statistically, Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier) is the closest look-alike to David Celic — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (BK Häcken) 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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