AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Alex Paulsen
Players most similar to Alex Paulsen (Goalkeeper, €2.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Alex Paulsen
- 1.Mads Hermansen86% DNA match·West Ham United€15.0M
- 2.Radoslaw Majecki86% DNA match·Brest€4.0M
- 3.Mark Flekken85% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen€8.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Traditional Keeper....”
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Traditional Keeper
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (1.70/90). The three most similar players to Alex Paulsen by playing style are:
- Mads Hermansen(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.56/90).
- Radoslaw Majecki(86% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success). However, he concedes frequently (1.56/90).
- Mark Flekken(85% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.57/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Mads Hermansen delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 561% premium over Alex Paulsen, and is 25 years old.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Mads Hermansen
West Ham United · Premier League
Denmark25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Paulsen: €13M more expensive · 2y older
86% match
€15.0M
#2
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Radoslaw Majecki
Brest · Ligue 1
Poland26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
vs Paulsen: 3y older
86% match
€4.0M
#3
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Mark Flekken
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Traditional Keeper
vs Paulsen: €6M more expensive · 9y older
85% match
€8.0M
#4
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Gerónimo Rulli
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Argentina33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.13
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€3.0M
#5
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Vitezslav Jaros
Ajax · Eredivisie
Czech Republic24yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€5.0M
#6
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Ivan Provedel
Lazio · Serie A
Italy32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€3.0M
#7
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Ivo Grbic
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Croatia30y
Tkl/900.16
Commanding Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
#8
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Joël Drommel
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
#9
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Kamil Grabara
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Poland27yContract 2028
Tkl/900.07
Commanding Keeper
84% match
€12.0M
#10
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Justin Bijlow
Genoa · Serie A
Netherlands28yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€4.0M
#11
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Vasilios Barkas
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Greece31y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€5.0M
#12
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Ronald Koeman Jr.
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
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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: Mads Hermansen, Radoslaw Majecki, Mark Flekken, Gerónimo Rulli, Vitezslav Jaros. 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 Mads Hermansen (€15.0M), Radoslaw Majecki (€4.0M), Mark Flekken (€8.0M). 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 Mads Hermansen (Denmark, €15.0M); Radoslaw Majecki (Poland, €4.0M); Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €8.0M); Gerónimo Rulli (Argentina, €3.0M).
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.