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Borussia Dortmund· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

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GoalkeeperSwitzerland28y€40.0MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,060 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Gregor Kobel

Noah Atubolu87% match
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga · €20.0M
Alexander Nübel87% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €12.0M
Finn Dahmen86% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success). The three closest DNA matches to Gregor Kobel:

Noah Atubolu(87% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
Alexander Nübel(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
Finn Dahmen(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).

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Noah Atubolu

SC Freiburg · Bundesliga

Germany24yContract 2027

Tkl/900.03

Commanding Keeper

vs Kobel: €20M cheaper · 4y younger

87% match

€20.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Gregor Kobel?▼

The top alternatives to Gregor Kobel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Noah Atubolu, Alexander Nübel, Finn Dahmen, Maarten Vandevoordt, Kamil Grabara. 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 Gregor Kobel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gregor Kobel in 2026 include Noah Atubolu (€20.0M), Alexander Nübel (€12.0M), Finn Dahmen (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gregor Kobel play and who plays similarly?▼

Gregor Kobel plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Noah Atubolu (Germany, €20.0M); Alexander Nübel (Germany, €12.0M); Finn Dahmen (Germany, €12.0M); Maarten Vandevoordt (Belgium, €8.0M).

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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