Who should replace Sam Johnstone?
GKWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Johnstone's profile ↗
Sam Johnstone is a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton in the Premier League, with 12 appearances and 1080 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Johnstone include Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alavés, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Mathew Ryan of Levante UD, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role of goalkeeper, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | David Soriasimilar↗ | Getafe | 33 | €2.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 37 | €500k | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Unai Simónsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Johnstone
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Johnstone?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) does the closest job to Sam Johnstone, at 95/100 on profile. Aaron Ramsdale and Mathew Ryan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Johnstone?
Yes — Luuk Koopmans (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Johnstone?
Doppel learns Sam Johnstone'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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