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Schalke 04· 2015/2016 · Bundesliga · FULL

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GoalkeeperGermany33y€2.5MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,530 min · 2015/2016 · Bundesliga · 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 Loris Karius

Gregor Kobel80% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €40.0M
Noah Atubolu80% match
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga · €20.0M
Jonas Urbig80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

Loris Karius is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). The three closest DNA matches to Loris Karius:

Gregor Kobel(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).
Noah Atubolu(80% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
Jonas Urbig(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet and dominant in aerial duels (100% success).

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Gregor Kobel

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Switzerland28yContract 2028

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Karius: €38M more expensive · 5y younger

80% match

€40.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Loris Karius?▼

The top alternatives to Loris Karius based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gregor Kobel, Noah Atubolu, Jonas Urbig, Alexander Nübel, Finn Dahmen. 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 Loris Karius in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Loris Karius in 2026 include Gregor Kobel (€40.0M), Noah Atubolu (€20.0M), Jonas Urbig (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Loris Karius play and who plays similarly?▼

Loris Karius plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, €40.0M); Noah Atubolu (Germany, €20.0M); Jonas Urbig (Germany, €15.0M); Alexander Nübel (Germany, €12.0M).

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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