Who should replace Gavin Bazunu?
GKStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGavin Bazunu's profile ↗
Gavin Bazunu is a goalkeeper for Stoke City in the Championship, with 25 appearances and 2250 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Bazunu, Joe Walsh from Queens Park Rangers offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Tobias Lawal from KRC Genk has a fit score of 79/100. Both players present viable options for those seeking alternatives who can replace Bazunu effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Bijlowsimilar↗ | Genoa | 28 | €4.1m | 96 | 78 |
| 2 | Tobias Lawalsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €1.9m | 96 | 79 |
| 3 | Joe Walshsimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 24 | €1.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Kaiquesimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Abdullah Yiğitersimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Daniel Bielicasimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Albert Posiadałasimilar↗ | Molde FK | 23 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Rome Jayden Owusu-Odurosimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Renan Ribeirosimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 36 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Dominik Greifsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Emil Auderosimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 29 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gavin Bazunu
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gavin Bazunu · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gavin Bazunu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Bijlow (Genoa) does the closest job to Gavin Bazunu, at 96/100 on profile. Tobias Lawal and Joe Walsh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gavin Bazunu?
Yes — Abdullah Yiğiter (Antalyaspor) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gavin Bazunu?
Doppel learns Gavin Bazunu'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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