AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Gianluigi Donnarumma
Players most similar to Gianluigi Donnarumma (Goalkeeper, €45.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Gianluigi Donnarumma
- 1.Mike Maignan88% DNA match·AC Milan€25.0M
- 2.Jordan Pickford86% DNA match·Everton€15.0M
- 3.Dean Henderson86% DNA match·Crystal Palace€28.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 18%
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“A Traditional Keeper....”
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Traditional Keeper
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (91% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90). The three most similar players to Gianluigi Donnarumma by playing style are:
- Mike Maignan(88% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.7 saves/90).
- Jordan Pickford(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and penetrates with forward passing (11.2 final-third passes/90).
- Dean Henderson(86% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (0.9 punches/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Mike Maignan delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 44% lower cost (€25.0M vs €45.0M), and is 30 years old.
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
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Mike Maignan
AC Milan · Serie A
France30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
vs Donnarumma: €20M cheaper · 3y older
88% match
€25.0M
#2
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Jordan Pickford
Everton · Premier League
England32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Donnarumma: €30M cheaper · 5y older
86% match
€15.0M
#3
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Dean Henderson
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
vs Donnarumma: €17M cheaper · 2y older
86% match
€28.0M
#4
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Nick Pope
Newcastle United · Premier League
England34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.04
Traditional Keeper
86% match
€7.0M
#5
G
Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€30.0M
#6
V
Vanja Milinković-Savić
Napoli · Serie A
Serbia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€20.0M
#7
A
Alex Meret
Napoli · Serie A
Italy29yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€14.0M
#8
A
Alphonse Areola
West Ham United · Premier League
France33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€7.0M
#9
A
Alisson
Liverpool · Premier League
Brazil33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€17.0M
#10
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Giorgi Mamardashvili
Liverpool · Premier League
Georgia25yContract 2031
Tkl/900.12
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€28.0M
#11
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Arijanet Murić
Sassuolo · Serie A
Kosovo27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€7.5M
#12
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David de Gea
Fiorentina · Serie A
Spain35yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Gianluigi Donnarumma?▼
The top alternatives to Gianluigi Donnarumma based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mike Maignan, Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Nick Pope, 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 Gianluigi Donnarumma in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Gianluigi Donnarumma in 2026 include Mike Maignan (€25.0M), Jordan Pickford (€15.0M), Dean Henderson (€28.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gianluigi Donnarumma play and who plays similarly?▼
Gianluigi Donnarumma plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mike Maignan (France, €25.0M); Jordan Pickford (England, €15.0M); Dean Henderson (England, €28.0M); Nick Pope (England, €7.0M).
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.