Who should replace Matz Sels?
GKNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatz Sels's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Matz Sels, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Unai Simón, Lorenzo Montipò, Ørjan Nyland. Unai Simón (Athletic Club) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Timo Horn at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matz Sels
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Simónsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €21m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Ørjan Nylandsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 36 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Dean Hendersonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 94 | 78 |
| 5 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Timo Hornsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Stole Dimitrievskisimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 33 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Wes Foderinghamsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 35 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Bart Verbruggensimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matz Sels
≈ 100% Matz Sels · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matz Sels · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matz Sels · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matz Sels?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Simón (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Matz Sels, at 94/100 on profile. Lorenzo Montipò and Ørjan Nyland follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matz Sels?
Yes — Timo Horn (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matz Sels?
Doppel learns Matz Sels'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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