AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Edgar Badia
Players most similar to Edgar Badia (Goalkeeper, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Edgar Badia
- 1.Álex Padilla86% DNA match·Athletic Club€3.0M
- 2.Kepa Arrizabalaga85% DNA match·Arsenal€7.0M
- 3.Koen Bucker85% DNA match·FC Emmen
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
RT
Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 16%
???Bottom 0%
“Edgar Badía Guardiola is a Reliable Keeper....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Reliable Keeper
Edgar Badía Guardiola is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (84% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.39 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Edgar Badia by playing style are:
- Álex Padilla(86% match) — Álex Padilla Pérez is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
- Kepa Arrizabalaga(85% match) — Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success), reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).
- Koen Bucker(85% match) — Koen Bucker is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (71% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.33 conceded/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
Á
Álex Padilla
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
vs Badia: 12y younger
86% match
€3.0M
#2
K
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Arsenal · Premier League
Spain31yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Badia: 3y younger
85% match
€7.0M
#3
K
Koen Bucker
FC Emmen · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.08
Reliable Keeper
vs Badia: 5y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
J
Jesús Owono
FC Andorra · La Liga
Equatorial Guinea25y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#5
M
Magrão
Fortaleza · Liga Portugal
Brazil25y
Tkl/900.40
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#6
O
Okan Kocuk
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.07
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#7
D
D. Dönmezer
Kayserispor · Super Lig
17y
Tkl/901.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#8
Y
Yahia Fofana
Rizespor · Super Lig
France25y
Tkl/900.04
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#9
U
Ubeyd Adiyaman
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey28yContract 2025
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#10
J
Julián Rivas
Atlético Baleares · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
85% match
N/A
#11
M
Mateus Pasinato
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil33y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable Keeper
84% match
N/A
#12
C
Celton Biai
FC Dordrecht · Liga Portugal
Guinea-Bissau25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.20
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
⬡
Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Edgar Badia.
Ask AI about Edgar Badia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Edgar Badia?▼
The top alternatives to Edgar Badia based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Álex Padilla, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Koen Bucker, Jesús Owono, Magrão. 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 Edgar Badia in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Edgar Badia in 2026 include Álex Padilla (€3.0M), Kepa Arrizabalaga (€7.0M), Koen Bucker (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Edgar Badia play and who plays similarly?▼
Edgar Badia plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Álex Padilla (Spain, €3.0M); Kepa Arrizabalaga (Spain, €7.0M); Koen Bucker (Netherlands, N/A); Jesús Owono (Equatorial Guinea, 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.