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Wolverhampton Wanderers· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to José Sá

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Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,070 min · 2025/2026 · 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 José Sá

Sam Johnstone89% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €5.0M
Aaron Ramsdale88% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €12.0M
Nick Pope87% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.61/90). The three closest DNA matches to José Sá:

Sam Johnstone(89% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90).
Aaron Ramsdale(88% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
Nick Pope(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).

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Sam Johnstone

Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League

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Who are the best alternatives to José Sá?▼

The top alternatives to José Sá based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sam Johnstone, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope, Bernd Leno, Alphonse Areola. 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 José Sá in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to José Sá in 2026 include Sam Johnstone (€5.0M), Aaron Ramsdale (€12.0M), Nick Pope (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does José Sá play and who plays similarly?▼

José Sá plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sam Johnstone (England, €5.0M); Aaron Ramsdale (England, €12.0M); Nick Pope (England, €7.0M); Bernd Leno (Germany, €6.0M).

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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