Who should replace Jordan Pickford?
GKEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Jordan Pickford, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Diant Ramaj, Marvin Schwäbe, Robin Zentner. Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (88/100 overall). A cheaper option: Frederik Rønnow at about €2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jordan Pickford
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diant Ramaj | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €6.3m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Marvin Schwäbe | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €3.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | Robin Zentner | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €2.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Finn Dahmen | FC Augsburg | 27 | €13m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Noah Atubolu | SC Freiburg | 23 | €24m | 93 | 89 |
| 6 | Vanja Milinković-Savić | Torino | 27 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Frederik Rønnow | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Iñaki Peña | Elche | 26 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Mark Flekken | Brentford | 30 | €6.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Caoimhin Kelleher | Brentford | 27 | €25m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Matz Sels | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Manuel Riemann | VfL Bochum 1848 | 35 | €200k | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Pickford
≈ 100% Jordan Pickford · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan Pickford · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan Pickford · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordan Pickford?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Jordan Pickford, at 96/100 on profile. Marvin Schwäbe and Robin Zentner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jordan Pickford?
Yes — Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €2.1m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jordan Pickford?
Doppel learns Jordan Pickford'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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