Who should replace Michael Cooper?
GKSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Cooper's profile ↗
Michael Cooper is a goalkeeper for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 34 appearances and 3015 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Cooper, Silas Prüfrock from SpVgg Greuther Fürth stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Alberto Paleari of Torino and Loris Karius from FC Schalke 04 also provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Michael Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Palearisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €1.3m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Loris Kariussimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 33 | €800k | 97 | 84 |
| 3 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Zion Suzukisimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €21m | 96 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Pirardsimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 31 | €300k | 95 | 82 |
| 6 | Arijanet Murićsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 28 | €6.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 7 | Unai Simónsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €21m | 95 | 82 |
| 8 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 9 | Joan Garcíasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €46m | 95 | 83 |
| 10 | Timon Wellenreuthersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 31 | €5.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 11 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 37 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 12 | Juan Espínolasimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 32 | €700k | 94 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Cooper
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Cooper · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Cooper?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alberto Paleari (Torino) does the closest job to Michael Cooper, at 97/100 on profile. Loris Karius and Silas Prüfrock follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Cooper?
Yes — Lucas Pirard (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Cooper?
Doppel learns Michael Cooper'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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