Who should replace Alphonse Aréola?
GKWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlphonse Aréola's profile ↗
Alphonse Aréola is a goalkeeper for West Ham United in the Premier League, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Aréola include Luuk Koopmans from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Bernd Leno of Fulham, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Aréola, who can replace him effectively, offer tactical compatibility in goalkeeping roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernd Lenosimilar↗ | Fulham | 34 | €5.5m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Janis Blaswichsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 35 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Justin Heekerensimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Ivor Pandursimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Unai Simónsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alphonse Aréola
≈ 100% Alphonse Aréola · strong: Touches, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alphonse Aréola · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Alphonse Aréola · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alphonse Aréola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bernd Leno (Fulham) does the closest job to Alphonse Aréola, at 95/100 on profile. Luuk Koopmans and Jordan Pickford follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alphonse Aréola?
Yes — Luuk Koopmans (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alphonse Aréola?
Doppel learns Alphonse Aréola'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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