Players like Thiago Cardozo
GKClub Atlético Belgrano · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Cardozo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thiago Cardozo are Taishi Brandon Nozawa, Jasper Schendelaar, Erdem Canpolat. Doppel rates Taishi Brandon Nozawa (Royal Antwerp FC) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Müller scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Thiago Cardozo
Thiago Cardozo is an elite shot-stopping goalkeeper known for his impressive reflexes and shot-saving ability, ranking in the top 4% of his peers for saves per 90 minutes. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him among the top 25% of goalkeepers, he showcases not only durability—missing just three games in three seasons—but also the capacity to contribute with key passes and accurate distribution. While he may not dominate in clearances, his reliability between the sticks makes him a standout asset for any side.
Strengths: Shots, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thiago Cardozo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 33 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | André Onanasimilar↗ | Manchester United | 30 | €9.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Kevin Müllersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 35 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Cardozo
≈ 100% Thiago Cardozo · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thiago Cardozo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thiago Cardozo · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Cardozo?
By Doppel's fit score, Taishi Brandon Nozawa (Royal Antwerp FC) is the closest profile to Thiago Cardozo, with a 86/100 overall match. Jasper Schendelaar and Erdem Canpolat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Cardozo?
Yes. Kevin Müller (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Cardozo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Cardozo'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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