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Fulham· Latest season · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Bernd Leno

GoalkeeperGermany34y€6.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 450 min · Latest season · 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 Bernd Leno

David Raya99% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €35.0M
Djordje Petrovic99% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €28.0M
Bart Verbruggen98% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.60/90). The three closest DNA matches to Bernd Leno:

David Raya(99% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.80 conceded/90).
Djordje Petrovic(99% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Bart Verbruggen(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).

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David Raya

Arsenal · Premier League

Spain31yContract 2028

Tkl/900.03

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

vs Leno: €29M more expensive · 3y younger

99% match

€35.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Bernd Leno?▼

The top alternatives to Bernd Leno based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: David Raya, Djordje Petrovic, Bart Verbruggen, Senne Lammens, Robin Roefs. 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 Bernd Leno in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Bernd Leno in 2026 include David Raya (€35.0M), Djordje Petrovic (€28.0M), Bart Verbruggen (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Bernd Leno play and who plays similarly?▼

Bernd Leno plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include David Raya (Spain, €35.0M); Djordje Petrovic (Serbia, €28.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); Senne Lammens (Belgium, €25.0M).

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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