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Best Alternatives to Josep Martínez

Players most similar to Josep Martínez (Goalkeeper, €9.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Josep Martínez

  1. 1.Miguel San Román86% DNA match·Leganés
  2. 2.Marcel Schuhen84% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
  3. 3.James Trafford84% DNA match·Manchester City€25.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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A Sweeper-Keeper....

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.60 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Josep Martínez by playing style are:

  • Miguel San Román(86% match)Miguel San Román Ferrándiz is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). (Limited sample: 360 mins)
  • Marcel Schuhen(84% match)Marcel Schuhen is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (82% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.74 conceded/90).
  • James Trafford(84% match)James Trafford is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.11 conceded/90).

Transfer Intelligence

James Trafford delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 178% premium over Josep Martínez, and is 23 years old.

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

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Josep Martínez
GoalkeeperSpain€9.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Josep Martínez?
The top alternatives to Josep Martínez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Miguel San Román, Marcel Schuhen, James Trafford, Etienne Vaessen, Florian Kastenmeier. 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 Josep Martínez in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Josep Martínez in 2026 include Miguel San Román (N/A), Marcel Schuhen (N/A), James Trafford (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Josep Martínez play and who plays similarly?
Josep Martínez plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Miguel San Román (Spain, N/A); Marcel Schuhen (Germany, N/A); James Trafford (England, €25.0M); Etienne Vaessen (Netherlands, 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.