AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Iván Cuéllar

Players most similar to Iván Cuéllar (Goalkeeper, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (80% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.24 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Iván Cuéllar by playing style are:

Illan Meslier(100% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).
Anatoliy Trubin(98% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (80% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.64 conceded/90).
Alfred Gomis(98% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.12 conceded/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Illan Meslier delivers 100% of the same playing style, at a 11900% premium over Iván Cuéllar, and is 26 years old.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Comparison Base

Iván Cuéllar

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Illan Meslier

Leeds United · Premier League

France26yContract 2026

Benfica · Liga Portugal

Ukraine24yContract 2028

Senegal32yContract 2026

Antalyaspor · Super Lig

Turkey26yContract 2026

Farense · Liga Portugal

NAC Breda · Eredivisie

Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga

Arsenal · Premier League

Spain30yContract 2028

Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

Germany30yContract 2026

Pedro José da Silva Trigueira

AVS · Liga Portugal

Portugal38yContract 2026

Spakenburg · Superliga

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain24yContract 2031

Compare head-to-head:Cuéllar vs Meslier →Cuéllar vs Trubin →Cuéllar vs Gomis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Iván Cuéllar?▼

The top alternatives to Iván Cuéllar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Illan Meslier, Anatoliy Trubin, Alfred Gomis, Ataberk Dadakdeniz, Jakob Tånnander. 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 Iván Cuéllar in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Iván Cuéllar in 2026 include Illan Meslier (€12.0M), Anatoliy Trubin (€28.0M), Alfred Gomis (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Iván Cuéllar play and who plays similarly?▼

Iván Cuéllar plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Illan Meslier (France, €12.0M); Anatoliy Trubin (Ukraine, €28.0M); Alfred Gomis (Senegal, €10.0M); Ataberk Dadakdeniz (Turkey, N/A).

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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