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Newcastle United· Latest season · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Lukas Hornicek

GoalkeeperCzech Republic24y€18.0MFull profile →

Commanding KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 450 min · Latest season · 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 Lukas Hornicek

Caoimhín Kelleher99% match
Brentford · Premier League · €22.0M
Antonín Kinský98% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €13.0M
Alisson98% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €17.0M

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Commanding KeeperSmall Sample

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.8 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.80/90). The three closest DNA matches to Lukas Hornicek:

Caoimhín Kelleher(99% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90), commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90) and keeps goals out effectively (0.80 conceded/90).
Antonín Kinský(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90).
Alisson(98% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), commands the box with authority (1.0 punches/90) and keeps goals out effectively (0.80 conceded/90).

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Caoimhín Kelleher

Brentford · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Commanding KeeperSmall Sample

vs Hornicek: 3y older

99% match

€22.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Lukas Hornicek?▼

The top alternatives to Lukas Hornicek based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Caoimhín Kelleher, Antonín Kinský, Alisson, James Trafford, Djordje Petrovic. 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 Lukas Hornicek in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lukas Hornicek in 2026 include Caoimhín Kelleher (€22.0M), Antonín Kinský (€13.0M), Alisson (€17.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lukas Hornicek play and who plays similarly?▼

Lukas Hornicek plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland, €22.0M); Antonín Kinský (Czech Republic, €13.0M); Alisson (Brazil, €17.0M); James Trafford (England, €25.0M).

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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