AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Kauã Santos
Players most similar to Kauã Santos (Goalkeeper, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Kauã Santos
- 1.Moritz Nicolas86% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€5.0M
- 2.Mark Flekken86% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen€8.0M
- 3.Gregor Kobel85% DNA match·Borussia Dortmund€40.0M
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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Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (3.00/90). The three most similar players to Kauã Santos by playing style are:
- Moritz Nicolas(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.80/90).
- Mark Flekken(86% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.57/90).
- Gregor Kobel(85% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). Note: this profile is based on 810 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Moritz Nicolas delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 29% lower cost (€5.0M vs €7.0M), and is 28 years old.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Moritz Nicolas
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Santos: 5y older
86% match
€5.0M
#2
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Mark Flekken
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Traditional Keeper
vs Santos: 9y older
86% match
€8.0M
#3
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Gregor Kobel
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Santos: €33M more expensive · 5y older
85% match
€40.0M
#4
R
Robin Zentner
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany31yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
86% match
€3.0M
#5
N
Noah Atubolu
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Germany23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€20.0M
#6
O
Odysseas Vlachodimos
Sevilla · La Liga
Greece32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.05
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€4.0M
#7
D
Diant Ramaj
Heidenheim · Bundesliga
Germany24yContract 2026
Tkl/900.08
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€7.0M
#8
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Finn Dahmen
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.18
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€12.0M
#9
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Sander Tangvik
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Norway23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€3.0M
#10
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Diogo Costa
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Reliable Keeper
85% match
€40.0M
#11
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Bernd Leno
Fulham · Premier League
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.11
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€8.0M
#12
J
Jonathan Fischer
Metz · Ligue 1
Denmark24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Kauã Santos?▼
The top alternatives to Kauã Santos based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Moritz Nicolas, Mark Flekken, Gregor Kobel, Robin Zentner, Noah Atubolu. 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 Kauã Santos in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kauã Santos in 2026 include Moritz Nicolas (€5.0M), Mark Flekken (€8.0M), Gregor Kobel (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kauã Santos play and who plays similarly?▼
Kauã Santos plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Moritz Nicolas (Germany, €5.0M); Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €8.0M); Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, €40.0M); Robin Zentner (Germany, €3.0M).
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.