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Best Alternatives to Luca Zidane

GoalkeeperFrance28y€500KFull profile →
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 646 min · 2021/2022 · 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 Luca Zidane

  1. Joan García80% match

    FC Barcelona · La Liga · €30.0M

  2. Unai Simón80% match

    Athletic Club · La Liga · €25.0M

  3. Thibaut Courtois80% match

    Real Madrid · La Liga · €18.0M

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Intelligence Verdict

Key PassesTop 14%
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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

Luca Zinedine Zidane is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper. Note: this profile is based on 646 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Luca Zidane:

  • Joan García(80% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (95% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).
  • Unai Simón(80% 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).
  • Thibaut Courtois(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (80% success).

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Comparison Base
Luca Zidane
GoalkeeperFranceLa Liga€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Joan García

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2031
Tkl/900.20
Reliable Keeper

vs Zidane: €30M more expensive · 3y younger

80% match
€30.0M
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#2
U
Unai Simón

Athletic Club · La Liga

Spain28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.05
Traditional Keeper

vs Zidane: €25M more expensive

80% match
€25.0M
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#3
T
Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid · La Liga

Belgium34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper

vs Zidane: €18M more expensive · 6y older

80% match
€18.0M
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#4
J
Jan Oblak

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Slovenia33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€17.0M
#5
J
Julen Agirrezabala

Valencia · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.11
Commanding Keeper
80% match
€15.0M
#6
Á
Álex Remiro

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Spain31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€14.0M
#7
L
Luiz Júnior

Villarreal · La Liga

Brazil25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€12.0M
#8
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Iñaki Peña

Elche · La Liga

Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€8.0M
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#9
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Eder Aller

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain19y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#10
J
Juan Pérez

Huesca · La Liga

Spain29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
82% match
N/A
#11
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Luca Denk

Bayern Alzenau · Bundesliga

Germany23y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#12
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David Spinelli

Napoli · Serie A

Italy18y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#13
S
Stefano Turati

Sassuolo · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#14
M
Martin James

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

France18y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
82% match
N/A
#15
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Freddie Woodman

Liverpool · Premier League

England29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#16
M
Marcel Lotka

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Poland25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.10
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
82% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Luca Zidane?▼
The top alternatives to Luca Zidane based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joan García, Unai Simón, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Oblak, Julen Agirrezabala. 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 Luca Zidane in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Luca Zidane in 2026 include Joan García (€30.0M), Unai Simón (€25.0M), Thibaut Courtois (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luca Zidane play and who plays similarly?▼
Luca Zidane plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joan García (Spain, €30.0M); Unai Simón (Spain, €25.0M); Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, €18.0M); Jan Oblak (Slovenia, €17.0M).
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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