Who should replace Sam Johnstone?
GKWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Sam Johnstone, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Diant Ramaj, Aaron Ramsdale, Jordan Pickford. Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Karl Darlow at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sam Johnstone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diant Ramaj | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €6.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Aaron Ramsdale | Southampton | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jordan Pickford | Everton | 31 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Karl Darlow | Leeds United | 35 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Antonio Sivera | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €5.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Martin Dúbravka | Burnley | 36 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Marcel Schuhen | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Zion Suzuki | Parma | 22 | €21m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Mathew Ryan | Levante UD | 33 | €1.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Finn Dahmen | FC Augsburg | 27 | €13m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Manuel Riemann | VfL Bochum 1848 | 35 | €200k | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | James Trafford | Burnley | 21 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Johnstone
≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /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: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Johnstone?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Sam Johnstone, at 93/100 on profile. Aaron Ramsdale and Jordan Pickford follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Johnstone?
Yes — Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 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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