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Southampton· 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

Best Alternatives to Gavin Bazunu

GoalkeeperRepublic of Ireland24y€9.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,710 min · 2025/2026 · 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

Caoimhín Kelleher86% match
Brentford · Premier League · €22.0M
Aaron Ramsdale85% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €12.0M
Altay Bayındır85% match
Manchester United · Premier League · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (93% success). The three closest DNA matches to Gavin Bazunu:

Caoimhín Kelleher(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Aaron Ramsdale(85% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
Altay Bayındır(85% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success).

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Caoimhín Kelleher

Brentford · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Sweeper-Keeper

vs Bazunu: €13M more expensive · 3y older

86% match

€22.0M

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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: Caoimhín Kelleher, Aaron Ramsdale, Altay Bayındır, Lucas Perri, Sam Johnstone. 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 Caoimhín Kelleher (€22.0M), Aaron Ramsdale (€12.0M), Altay Bayındır (€7.0M). 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 Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland, €22.0M); Aaron Ramsdale (England, €12.0M); Altay Bayındır (Turkey, €7.0M); Lucas Perri (Brazil, €16.0M).

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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