Who should replace Manuel Neuer?
GKFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Neuer's profile ↗
Manuel Neuer is a goalkeeper for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga, with 22 appearances and 1860 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Neuer, Noah Atubolu from Eintracht Frankfurt offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Karl Hein of SV Werder Bremen also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 24 | €2.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Thomas Didillonsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 31 | €700k | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Simone Scuffetsimilar↗ | Pisa | 30 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Zafer Görgensimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 26 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Walter Benítezsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Franco Petrolisimilar↗ | CA Lanús | 28 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Muhammed Şengezersimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Neuer
≈ 100% Manuel Neuer · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Manuel Neuer · strong: Accurate long balls, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Goals prevented /90
≈ 100% Manuel Neuer · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Neuer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Karl Hein (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Manuel Neuer, at 95/100 on profile. Thomas Didillon and Noah Atubolu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Neuer?
Yes — Thomas Didillon (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Neuer?
Doppel learns Manuel Neuer'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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