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Strasbourg· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mike Penders

GoalkeeperBelgium20y€15.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,340 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · 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 Penders

Matvey Safonov80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €15.0M
Lucas Chevalier87% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €35.0M
Robin Risser87% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mike Penders:

Matvey Safonov(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
Lucas Chevalier(87% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.76 conceded/90).
Robin Risser(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season.

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Matvey Safonov

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

Russia27yContract 2029

vs Penders: 7y older

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Who are the best alternatives to Mike Penders?▼

The top alternatives to Mike Penders based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matvey Safonov, Lucas Chevalier, Robin Risser, Dominik Greif, Berke Özer. 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 Penders in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mike Penders in 2026 include Matvey Safonov (€15.0M), Lucas Chevalier (€35.0M), Robin Risser (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Mike Penders plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matvey Safonov (Russia, €15.0M); Lucas Chevalier (France, €35.0M); Robin Risser (France, €10.0M); Dominik Greif (Slovakia, €8.0M).

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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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