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Manchester City· Latest season · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gianluigi Donnarumma

GoalkeeperItaly27y€45.0MFull profile →

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 450 min · Latest season · 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 Gianluigi Donnarumma

Senne Lammens99% match
Manchester United · Premier League · €25.0M
Antonín Kinský98% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €13.0M
Matz Sels98% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Gianluigi Donnarumma:

Senne Lammens(99% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
Antonín Kinský(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90).
Matz Sels(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).

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Senne Lammens

Manchester United · Premier League

Belgium24yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Donnarumma: €20M cheaper · 3y younger

99% match

€25.0M

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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: Senne Lammens, Antonín Kinský, Matz Sels, Bart Verbruggen, David Raya. 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 Senne Lammens (€25.0M), Antonín Kinský (€13.0M), Matz Sels (€8.0M). 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 Senne Lammens (Belgium, €25.0M); Antonín Kinský (Czech Republic, €13.0M); Matz Sels (Belgium, €8.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €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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