Who should replace Nick Pope?
GKNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nick Pope, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Mathew Ryan, Finn Dahmen, Joan García. Mathew Ryan (Levante UD) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mathew Ryan at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nick Pope
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan | Levante UD | 33 | €1.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Finn Dahmen | FC Augsburg | 27 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Joan García | Espanyol | 23 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nediljko Labrović | FC Augsburg | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Antonio Sivera | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €5.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Frederik Rønnow | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Justin Bijlow | Genoa | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Bournemouth | 30 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Matz Sels | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Kamil Grabara | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Manchester City | 26 | €46m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Robin Zentner | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nick Pope
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nick Pope · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nick Pope?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathew Ryan (Levante UD) does the closest job to Nick Pope, at 94/100 on profile. Finn Dahmen and Joan García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nick Pope?
Yes — Mathew Ryan (Levante UD) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €1.7m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nick Pope?
Doppel learns Nick Pope'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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