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Arsenal· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to David Raya

GoalkeeperSpain30y€35.0MFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,330 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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 David Raya

Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
Djordje Petrovic80% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €28.0M
Giorgi Mamardashvili80% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €28.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable Keeper

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to David Raya:

Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Djordje Petrovic(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and commands the box with authority (0.9 punches/90).
Giorgi Mamardashvili(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (83% success) and reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City · Premier League

Italy27yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Traditional Keeper

vs Raya: €10M more expensive · 3y younger

80% match

€45.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to David Raya?▼

The top alternatives to David Raya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Djordje Petrovic, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Alphonse Areola, Caoimhín Kelleher. 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 Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), Djordje Petrovic (€28.0M), Giorgi Mamardashvili (€28.0M). 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 Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); Djordje Petrovic (Serbia, €28.0M); Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, €28.0M); Alphonse Areola (France, €7.0M).

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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