AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Denis
Players most similar to Denis (Goalkeeper, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Denis
- 1.Marcel Schuhen86% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
- 2.João Lopes87% DNA match·Amazonas
- 3.Jasper Schendelaar86% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Goals ConcededTop 12%
???Bottom 0%
“A Sweeper-Keeper....”
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Sweeper-Keeper
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.22 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Denis by playing style are:
- Marcel Schuhen(86% match) — Marcel Schuhen is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (82% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.74 conceded/90).
- João Lopes(87% match) — João Vitor Lopes da Silva is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). (Limited sample: 270 mins)
- Jasper Schendelaar(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
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
M
Marcel Schuhen
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany33yContract 2025
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Denis: 6y younger
86% match
N/A
#2
J
João Lopes
Amazonas · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Denis: 9y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
J
Jasper Schendelaar
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Denis: 14y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
M
Michael Brouwer
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands33y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
86% match
N/A
#5
F
Florian Kastenmeier
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
N/A
#6
M
Markus Schubert
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#7
G
Gökhan Akkan
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
85% match
N/A
#8
D
D. Dönmezer
Kayserispor · Super Lig
17y
Tkl/901.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#9
A
Alexander Weidinger
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/900.25
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#10
J
Josep Martínez
Inter · Serie A
Spain27yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
83% match
€9.0M
#11
N
Nahuel Noll
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
N/A
#12
M
Mory Diaw
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Senegal32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Denis?▼
The top alternatives to Denis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Schuhen, João Lopes, Jasper Schendelaar, Michael Brouwer, Florian Kastenmeier. 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 Denis in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Denis in 2026 include Marcel Schuhen (N/A), João Lopes (N/A), Jasper Schendelaar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Denis play and who plays similarly?▼
Denis plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Schuhen (Germany, N/A); João Lopes (Brazil, N/A); Jasper Schendelaar (Netherlands, N/A); Michael Brouwer (Netherlands, N/A).
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.