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Brighton & Hove Albion· Latest season · Premier League · PARTIAL

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GoalkeeperNetherlands24y€35.0MFull 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 Bart Verbruggen

Djordje Petrovic99% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €28.0M
David Raya99% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €35.0M
Robin Roefs97% match
Sunderland · Premier League · €18.0M

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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 commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Bart Verbruggen:

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).
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).
Robin Roefs(97% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (1.0 punches/90).

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Djordje Petrovic

AFC Bournemouth · Premier League

Serbia26yContract 2030

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

vs Verbruggen: €7M cheaper · 2y older

99% match

€28.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Bart Verbruggen?▼

The top alternatives to Bart Verbruggen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Djordje Petrovic, David Raya, Robin Roefs, Caoimhín Kelleher, James Trafford. 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 Bart Verbruggen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Bart Verbruggen in 2026 include Djordje Petrovic (€28.0M), David Raya (€35.0M), Robin Roefs (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Bart Verbruggen play and who plays similarly?▼

Bart Verbruggen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Djordje Petrovic (Serbia, €28.0M); David Raya (Spain, €35.0M); Robin Roefs (Netherlands, €18.0M); Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland, €22.0M).

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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