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Leeds United· 2022/2023 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Illan Meslier

GoalkeeperFrance26y€10.0MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,060 min · 2022/2023 · Premier League · 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 Illan Meslier

Robert Sánchez80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €22.0M
Mark Travers85% match
Everton · Premier League · €4.0M
Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

Illan Meslier is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (72% success). The three closest DNA matches to Illan Meslier:

Robert Sánchez(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success).
Mark Travers(85% match) — A Shot-Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).

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Robert Sánchez

Chelsea · Premier League

Spain28yContract 2030

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Sweeper-Keeper

vs Meslier: €12M more expensive · 2y older

80% match

€22.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Illan Meslier?▼

The top alternatives to Illan Meslier based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robert Sánchez, Mark Travers, Gianluigi Donnarumma, David Raya, Bart Verbruggen. 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 Illan Meslier in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Illan Meslier in 2026 include Robert Sánchez (€22.0M), Mark Travers (€4.0M), Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Illan Meslier play and who plays similarly?▼

Illan Meslier plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robert Sánchez (Spain, €22.0M); Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland, €4.0M); Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); David Raya (Spain, €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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