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Liverpool· 2021/2022 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Freddie Woodman

GoalkeeperEngland29y€3.0MFull profile →

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 360 min · 2021/2022 · Premier League · 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 Freddie Woodman

Mark Travers85% match
Everton · Premier League · €4.0M
Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
Bart Verbruggen80% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

Freddie Woodman is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper. (Limited sample: 360 mins) The three closest DNA matches to Freddie Woodman:

Mark Travers(85% match) — A Shot-Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
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).
Bart Verbruggen(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).

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Mark Travers

Everton · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Shot-StopperSmall Sample

vs Woodman: 2y younger

85% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Freddie Woodman?▼

The top alternatives to Freddie Woodman based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Travers, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Bart Verbruggen, David Raya, 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 Freddie Woodman in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Freddie Woodman in 2026 include Mark Travers (€4.0M), Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), 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 Freddie Woodman play and who plays similarly?▼

Freddie Woodman plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland, €4.0M); Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); David Raya (Spain, €35.0M).

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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