Players like Michael Cooper
GKSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Cooper's profile ↗
Michael Cooper is a goalkeeper for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Notable matches include his fit scores alongside players such as Alberto Paleari from Torino (fit 85/100) and Loris Karius from FC Schalke 04 (fit 84/100). For those searching for players similar to Cooper, Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alavés (fit 88/100) also presents a comparable profile.
About Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper is a reliable ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing impressive distribution skills with top-tier accuracy in final-third passes. His strong performances place him in the top 15% of his positional peers, highlighting his elite status in the Championship. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, Cooper combines consistency with aerial prowess, making him a key asset for Sheffield United.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. 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 | 88 |
| 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↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 89 |
| 12 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
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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