Who should replace Loris Karius?
GKFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoris Karius's profile ↗
Loris Karius is a goalkeeper for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Karius includes Silas Prüfrock from SpVgg Greuther Fürth, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Alberto Paleari of Torino, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role.
Best replacements for Loris Karius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 98 | 87 |
| 2 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 98 | 86 |
| 3 | Lucas Pirardsimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 31 | €300k | 97 | 83 |
| 4 | Arijanet Murićsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 28 | €6.9m | 96 | 84 |
| 5 | Joan Garcíasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €46m | 96 | 84 |
| 6 | Nordin Jackerssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 29 | €1.2m | 96 | 82 |
| 7 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €21m | 96 | 84 |
| 8 | Daniel Peretzsimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 9 | Grégoire Coudertsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 37 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 11 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 32 | €700k | 94 | 83 |
| 12 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Loris Karius
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Loris Karius · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Loris Karius?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) does the closest job to Loris Karius, at 98/100 on profile. Alberto Paleari and Lucas Pirard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Loris Karius?
Yes — Lucas Pirard (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Loris Karius?
Doppel learns Loris Karius's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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