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New York RB· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ethan Horvath

GoalkeeperUnited States31y€1.0MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,350 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Ethan Horvath

Gabriel Slonina85% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €3.5M
Juan Musso84% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.13/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ethan Horvath:

Gabriel Slonina(85% match) — Slonina represents the modern American goalkeeping export, combining massive physical frame with the proactive ball-playing tendencies required by the Premier League's elite. While his 54.4% pass accuracy sits mid-table, the context is vital: he is attempting nearly 30 passes per 90, far more than your typical Tier C shot-stopper, suggesting a player tasked with high-risk distribution rather than simple clearances.
Juan Musso(84% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.3 saves/90).
Jonathan Fischer(83% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (86% success), reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea · Premier League

United States22yContract 2028

Tkl/900.00

Commanding KeeperSmall Sample

vs Horvath: 9y younger

85% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ethan Horvath?▼

The top alternatives to Ethan Horvath based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Slonina, Juan Musso, Jonathan Fischer, Sam Johnstone, Nick Pope. 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 Ethan Horvath in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ethan Horvath in 2026 include Gabriel Slonina (€3.5M), Juan Musso (€3.0M), Jonathan Fischer (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ethan Horvath play and who plays similarly?▼

Ethan Horvath plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Slonina (United States, €3.5M); Juan Musso (Argentina, €3.0M); Jonathan Fischer (Denmark, €3.0M); 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.

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