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Bolton Wanderers· 2023/2024 · Championship · FULL

Best Alternatives to Gavin Bazunu

GoalkeeperRepublic of Ireland24y€9.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,690 min · 2023/2024 · Championship · 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 Gavin Bazunu

Mark Travers87% match
Everton · Premier League · €3.0M
Sam Johnstone87% match
Celtic · Premier League · €5.0M
Kamil Grabara86% match
Juventus · Bundesliga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

Gavin Bazunu is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (85% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.24 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gavin Bazunu:

Mark Travers(87% 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).
Sam Johnstone(87% match) — Sam Johnstone is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player.
Kamil Grabara(86% match) — Kamil Grabara is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player.

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Mark Travers

Everton · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Shot-StopperSmall Sample

vs Bazunu: €6M cheaper · 3y older

87% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Gavin Bazunu?▼

The top alternatives to Gavin Bazunu based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Travers, Sam Johnstone, Kamil Grabara, Tino Casali, Finlay Herrick. 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 Gavin Bazunu in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gavin Bazunu in 2026 include Mark Travers (€3.0M), Sam Johnstone (€5.0M), Kamil Grabara (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gavin Bazunu play and who plays similarly?▼

Gavin Bazunu plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland, €3.0M); Sam Johnstone (England, €5.0M); Kamil Grabara (Poland, €12.0M); Tino Casali (Austria, 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.

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