AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to David Raya
Players most similar to David Raya (Goalkeeper, €35.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to David Raya
- 1.José Sá90% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€5.0M
- 2.Alphonse Areola88% DNA match·West Ham United€7.0M
- 3.Bart Verbruggen87% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€35.0M
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 Reliable Keeper....”
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Reliable Keeper
A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.72 conceded/90). The three most similar players to David Raya by playing style are:
- José Sá(90% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.67/90).
- Alphonse Areola(88% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success), reliable in goal (3.9 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.1 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.85/90).
- Bart Verbruggen(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (94% success).
Transfer Intelligence
José Sá delivers 90% of the same playing style, at 86% lower cost (€5.0M vs €35.0M), and is 33 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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José Sá
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Portugal33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
vs Raya: €30M cheaper · 3y older
90% match
€5.0M
#2
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Alphonse Areola
West Ham United · Premier League
France33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Raya: €28M cheaper · 3y older
88% match
€7.0M
#3
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Bart Verbruggen
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Raya: 7y younger
87% match
€35.0M
#4
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Sam Johnstone
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
England33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Commanding Keeper
88% match
€5.0M
#5
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Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
87% match
€30.0M
#6
A
Aaron Ramsdale
Newcastle United · Premier League
England27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
87% match
€12.0M
#7
B
Bernd Leno
Fulham · Premier League
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.11
Sweeper-Keeper
87% match
€8.0M
#8
A
Augusto Batalla
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Argentina30yContract 2030
Tkl/900.04
Sweeper-Keeper
86% match
€6.0M
#9
I
Iñaki Peña
Elche · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
87% match
€8.0M
#10
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Unai Simón
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.07
Traditional Keeper
86% match
€25.0M
#11
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Robert Sánchez
Chelsea · Premier League
Spain28yContract 2030
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
86% match
€22.0M
#12
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André Onana
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Cameroon30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
86% match
€15.0M
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Ask AI about David Raya →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to David Raya?▼
The top alternatives to David Raya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: José Sá, Alphonse Areola, Bart Verbruggen, Sam Johnstone, Guglielmo Vicario. 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 David Raya in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to David Raya in 2026 include José Sá (€5.0M), Alphonse Areola (€7.0M), 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 David Raya play and who plays similarly?▼
David Raya plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include José Sá (Portugal, €5.0M); Alphonse Areola (France, €7.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); Sam Johnstone (England, €5.0M).
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.