Who should replace Unai Simón?
GKAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Simón's profile ↗
Unai Simón is a goalkeeper for Athletic Club in La Liga, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Simón, Diant Ramaj from 1. FC Heidenheim and Marko Dmitrović of Espanyol both offer a strong tactical fit, with scores of 88/100, making them excellent alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Vanja Milinković-Savićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €19m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 95 | 89 |
| 6 | Adam Daviessimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 34 | €200k | 95 | 83 |
| 7 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 8 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €21m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €13m | 94 | 83 |
| 11 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Simón
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Unai Simón · strong: Aerial duels won, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90, Clean sheet %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Simón?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diant Ramaj (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Unai Simón, at 96/100 on profile. Vanja Milinković-Savić and Andreas Jungdal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Unai Simón?
Yes — Adam Davies (Sheffield United) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Unai Simón?
Doppel learns Unai Simón'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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