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Al Fateh· 2020/2021 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Habib Al-Watyan

GoalkeeperSaudi Arabia29y€1.1MFull profile →

Reliable KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 720 min · 2020/2021 · Pro 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 Habib Al-Watyan

David Soria82% match
Getafe · La Liga · €3.0M
Odysseas Vlachodimos81% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable KeeperSmall Sample

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (80% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.38 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Habib Al-Watyan:

David Soria(82% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90) and reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90).
Odysseas Vlachodimos(81% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Emil Audero(81% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and reliable in goal (3.7 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

David Soria

Getafe · La Liga

Spain33yContract 2026

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Al-Watyan: 4y older

82% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Habib Al-Watyan?▼

The top alternatives to Habib Al-Watyan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: David Soria, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Emil Audero, Adrian Semper, David de Gea. 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 Habib Al-Watyan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Habib Al-Watyan in 2026 include David Soria (€3.0M), Odysseas Vlachodimos (€4.0M), Emil Audero (€3.2M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Habib Al-Watyan play and who plays similarly?▼

Habib Al-Watyan plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include David Soria (Spain, €3.0M); Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece, €4.0M); Emil Audero (Italy, €3.2M); Adrian Semper (Croatia, €3.5M).

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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