Players like Michael Cooper
GKSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Cooper's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Cooper are Alberto Paleari, Loris Karius, Silas Prüfrock. Doppel rates Alberto Paleari (Torino) a 85/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Michael Cooper is a reliable shot-stopper and a key figure in goal, showcasing elite qualities in clean sheet percentage and save rate, placing him among the top 5% of his peers. His impressive ability to prevent goals and accuracy in distribution further solidify his status as a top performer in the Championship. With an exceptional record of durability, missing no games over the past three seasons, Cooper is a steadfast presence in the net for Sheffield United.
Strengths: Clean sheet %, Save %, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Loris Kariussimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 33 | €800k | 97 | 84 |
| 3 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 89 |
| 12 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Cooper
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Duels won, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clean sheet %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michael Cooper?
Statistically, Alberto Paleari (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Michael Cooper — a 85/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michael Cooper?
By Doppel's fit score, Alberto Paleari (Torino) is the closest profile to Michael Cooper, with a 85/100 overall match. Loris Karius and Silas Prüfrock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Cooper?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Cooper?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Cooper'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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