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Paris Saint Germain· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Matvey Safonov

GoalkeeperRussia27y€15.0MFull profile →

Traditional Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,350 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

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 Matvey Safonov

Lucas Chevalier84% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €35.0M
Dominik Greif84% match
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · €8.0M
Radoslaw Majecki84% match
Brest · Ligue 1 · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional Keeper

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

Lucas Chevalier(84% 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).
Dominik Greif(84% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
Radoslaw Majecki(84% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success).

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Lucas Chevalier

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

France24yContract 2030

Tkl/900.00

Reliable Keeper

vs Safonov: €20M more expensive · 3y younger

84% match

€35.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Matvey Safonov?▼

The top alternatives to Matvey Safonov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Chevalier, Dominik Greif, Radoslaw Majecki, Brice Samba, Yehvann Diouf. 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 Matvey Safonov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matvey Safonov in 2026 include Lucas Chevalier (€35.0M), Dominik Greif (€8.0M), Radoslaw Majecki (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matvey Safonov play and who plays similarly?▼

Matvey Safonov plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Chevalier (France, €35.0M); Dominik Greif (Slovakia, €8.0M); Radoslaw Majecki (Poland, €4.0M); Brice Samba (France, €10.0M).

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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