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Arsenal· 2025/2026 · FA Cup · PARTIAL

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GoalkeeperSpain31y€7.0MFull profile →

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Based on 3,240 min · 2025/2026 · FA Cup · 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 Kepa Arrizabalaga

Josep Martínez85% match
Inter · Serie A · €9.0M
Tino Casali87% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Benjamin Uphoff87% match
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable Keeper

Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (87% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.11 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kepa Arrizabalaga:

Josep Martínez(85% match) — 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).
Tino Casali(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.26 conceded/90).
Benjamin Uphoff(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.41 conceded/90).

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Josep Martínez

Inter · Serie A

Spain28yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

vs Arrizabalaga: 3y younger

85% match

€9.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Kepa Arrizabalaga?▼

The top alternatives to Kepa Arrizabalaga based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Josep Martínez, Tino Casali, Benjamin Uphoff, Nahuel Noll, Mory Diaw. 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 Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2026 include Josep Martínez (€9.0M), Tino Casali (N/A), Benjamin Uphoff (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kepa Arrizabalaga play and who plays similarly?▼

Kepa Arrizabalaga plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Josep Martínez (Spain, €9.0M); Tino Casali (Austria, N/A); Benjamin Uphoff (Germany, N/A); Nahuel Noll (Germany, 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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