AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Daniel Schmidt
Players most similar to Daniel Schmidt (Goalkeeper, €850K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Daniel Schmidt
- 1.Lassana Sy99% DNA match·Bordeaux
- 2.Barry Lauwers98% DNA match·RKAV Volendam
- 3.João Valido98% DNA match·Arouca
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Sweeper-Keeper....”
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Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90). Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Daniel Schmidt by playing style are:
- Lassana Sy(99% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.71 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season.
- Barry Lauwers(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.4 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.89/90).
- João Valido(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (2.67/90).
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
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Lassana Sy
Bordeaux · Ligue 1
Mali22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Schmidt: 12y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
B
Barry Lauwers
RKAV Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Schmidt: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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João Valido
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/900.33
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Schmidt: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
N
N. Sømmergaard
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#5
L
Lazar Carević
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Montenegro27y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#6
M
Marcos Felipe
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#7
T
Timo Jansink
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#8
P
Paul Izzo
Randers FC · Superliga
Australia31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.10
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#9
M
Max Schmitt
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
A
Alfonso Herrero
Málaga · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.14
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#11
H
Hans Christian Bernat
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#12
V
Volkan Babacan
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey37y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Schmidt?▼
The top alternatives to Daniel Schmidt based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lassana Sy, Barry Lauwers, João Valido, N. Sømmergaard, Lazar Carević. 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 Daniel Schmidt in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Daniel Schmidt in 2026 include Lassana Sy (N/A), Barry Lauwers (N/A), João Valido (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Daniel Schmidt play and who plays similarly?▼
Daniel Schmidt plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lassana Sy (Mali, N/A); Barry Lauwers (Netherlands, N/A); João Valido (Portugal, N/A); N. Sømmergaard (Denmark, 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.