What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Michael Keane?

Keane sweeps up more than Romero — 56% more. 24 tackles won in 33 games. €4M. You decide. Compared with Cristian Romero (€4.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 2% among Premier League peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 10%).

How does Michael Keane compare to Cristian Romero ?

Michael Keane clearances vs Cristian Romero (203 clearances in 33 games), but tackles won (24 tackles won in 33 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Michael Keane's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 2% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 10%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Michael Keane?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Cristian Romero . See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

RisingTransfers

Contrast kill

Everton· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

AI Verdict: Michael Keane

Centre BackEngland33y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.25Tkl/90

0.07KP/90

Based on 2,590 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Contrast verdictPremier League peers

Keane sweeps up more than Romero — 56% more.

vs Cristian Romero · Premier League · Same playing style · €4.0M

Keane wins on

Clearances

7.05/90 · 203 clearances in 33 games

Keane loses on

Tackles Won

0.84/90 · 40th pct · 24 tackles won in 33 games

Based on 2,590 min (33 apps) vs anchor 1,876 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

Next: share the card, challenge the take, or build your own.

Verdict card ↓Stat cards ↓Make Keane's card →Similar players →Ask RT →Full comparison →

RT contrast · data duel

Premier League · same-role pool

7.05/90

Keane

Clearances

RT edge

4.51/90

Romero

0.84/90

40th pct

Keane

Tackles Won

gap

1.42/90

Top 20%

Romero

Extreme Stats

vs Premier League Defenders

Aerials Won

6.12/90Top 2%

Chances Missed

0.13/90Bottom 10%

Shots

0.90/90Top 13%

Key Passes

0.07/90Bottom 19%

Goals

0.10/90Top 14%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=669) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.9 aerials won/90, 63%).

RT narrative for Michael Keane · based on seasonal DNA and league percentiles on this page.

Ask RT

Challenge the verdict on Keane?

Push back on the Keane vs Romero take — budget, form, or tactical fit.

Is Michael Keane worth €4.0M vs Cristian Romero ? Challenge the RT contrast verdict.

Same per-90 DNA + league percentiles as this page — edit or send as-is.

Enter to open chat · Shift+Enter for new line

Full Keane vs Romero PK →See all 12 similar players →Full profile →

Keane sweeps up more than Romero — 56% more.

Extreme Stats

Playing Style Analysis

Challenge the verdict on Keane?

Extreme Stats

Playing Style Analysis

Challenge the verdict on Keane?

Share the comparison