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AFC Bournemouth· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Alex Paulsen

GoalkeeperNew Zealand24y€2.3MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,160 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Alex Paulsen

Vitezslav Jaros84% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €5.0M
Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
David Raya80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (1.71/90). The three closest DNA matches to Alex Paulsen:

Vitezslav Jaros(84% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
David Raya(80% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).

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Vitezslav Jaros

Liverpool · Premier League

Czech Republic25yContract 2026

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Who are the best alternatives to Alex Paulsen?▼

The top alternatives to Alex Paulsen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Vitezslav Jaros, Gianluigi Donnarumma, David Raya, Guglielmo Vicario, Dean Henderson. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Alex Paulsen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alex Paulsen in 2026 include Vitezslav Jaros (€5.0M), Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), David Raya (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alex Paulsen play and who plays similarly?▼

Alex Paulsen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Vitezslav Jaros (Czech Republic, €5.0M); Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); David Raya (Spain, €35.0M); Guglielmo Vicario (Italy, €30.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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