Players like Tommy Simkin
GKStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTommy Simkin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tommy Simkin are Ander Astralaga, Jamie Cumming, Silas Prüfrock. Doppel rates Ander Astralaga (Granada) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Davies scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Tommy Simkin
Tommy Simkin is a resilient shot-stopper with a strong presence in aerial situations, showcasing his ability to command the box and excel in clearances. Despite being in the bottom tier of his positional peers overall, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. His strengths in duels and clearances demonstrate a solid foundation for a goalkeeper, though he may need to improve his distribution to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tommy Simkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Astralagasimilar↗ | Granada | 22 | €800k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Jamie Cummingsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 27 | €1.2m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 37 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €21m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Adam Daviessimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 34 | €200k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 87 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tommy Simkin
≈ 100% Tommy Simkin · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tommy Simkin · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tommy Simkin · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tommy Simkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Ander Astralaga (Granada) is the closest profile to Tommy Simkin, with a 81/100 overall match. Jamie Cumming and Silas Prüfrock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tommy Simkin?
Yes. Adam Davies (Sheffield United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tommy Simkin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tommy Simkin'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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