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AC Milan· 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

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GoalkeeperFrance30y€25.0MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,296 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Mike Maignan

Elia Caprile77% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €15.0M
Jean Butez86% match
Como · Serie A · €8.0M
Alex Meret86% match
Napoli · Serie A · €14.0M

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Traditional Keeper

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). The three closest DNA matches to Mike Maignan:

Elia Caprile(77% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (90% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
Jean Butez(86% match) — Butez has carved out a quietly elite identity in Serie A as a goalkeeper who builds play with the conviction of a midfielder and dominates his aerial zone with uncommon authority. His 84.9% pass accuracy and 36.5 passes per 90 both land in the top 10% of Serie A keepers, meaning he isn't just tidy in possession—he's genuinely driving his team's build-up from the back.
Alex Meret(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (100% success).

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Elia Caprile

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Maignan: €10M cheaper · 6y younger

77% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Mike Maignan?▼

The top alternatives to Mike Maignan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Elia Caprile, Jean Butez, Alex Meret, Vanja Milinković-Savić , Michele Di Gregorio. 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 Mike Maignan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mike Maignan in 2026 include Elia Caprile (€15.0M), Jean Butez (€8.0M), Alex Meret (€14.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mike Maignan play and who plays similarly?▼

Mike Maignan plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Elia Caprile (Italy, €15.0M); Jean Butez (France, €8.0M); Alex Meret (Italy, €14.0M); Vanja Milinković-Savić (Serbia, €20.0M).

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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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