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Atlético Madrid· 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Jan Oblak

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Traditional Keeper

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Based on 2,610 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Jan Oblak

Julen Agirrezabala80% match
Valencia · La Liga · €15.0M
Thibaut Courtois87% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €18.0M
Unai Simón87% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success). The three closest DNA matches to Jan Oblak:

Julen Agirrezabala(80% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (83% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
Thibaut Courtois(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (80% success).
Unai Simón(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90).

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Julen Agirrezabala

Valencia · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2026

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Who are the best alternatives to Jan Oblak?▼

The top alternatives to Jan Oblak based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julen Agirrezabala, Thibaut Courtois, Unai Simón, Dominik Livakovic, Joan García. 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 Jan Oblak in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jan Oblak in 2026 include Julen Agirrezabala (€15.0M), Thibaut Courtois (€18.0M), Unai Simón (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jan Oblak play and who plays similarly?▼

Jan Oblak plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julen Agirrezabala (Spain, €15.0M); Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, €18.0M); Unai Simón (Spain, €25.0M); Dominik Livakovic (Croatia, €6.7M).

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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