AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Matz Sels
Players most similar to Matz Sels (Goalkeeper, €8.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Matz Sels
- 1.Robin Roefs86% DNA match·Sunderland€18.0M
- 2.Mads Hermansen86% DNA match·West Ham United€15.0M
- 3.Caoimhín Kelleher85% DNA match·Brentford€22.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 13%
???Bottom 0%
“A Traditional Keeper....”
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Traditional Keeper
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90). The three most similar players to Matz Sels by playing style are:
- Robin Roefs(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (97% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).
- Mads Hermansen(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.56/90).
- Caoimhín Kelleher(85% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Robin Roefs delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 125% premium over Matz Sels, and is 23 years old.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Robin Roefs
Sunderland · Premier League
Netherlands23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Sels: €10M more expensive · 11y younger
86% match
€18.0M
#2
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Mads Hermansen
West Ham United · Premier League
Denmark25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Sels: €7M more expensive · 9y younger
86% match
€15.0M
#3
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Caoimhín Kelleher
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Sels: €14M more expensive · 7y younger
85% match
€22.0M
#4
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Nick Pope
Newcastle United · Premier League
England34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.04
Traditional Keeper
86% match
€7.0M
#5
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Bart Verbruggen
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€35.0M
#6
D
David Raya
Arsenal · Premier League
Spain30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Reliable Keeper
85% match
€35.0M
#7
B
Bernd Leno
Fulham · Premier League
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.11
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€8.0M
#8
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Aaron Ramsdale
Newcastle United · Premier League
England27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€12.0M
#9
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Jordan Pickford
Everton · Premier League
England32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€15.0M
#10
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Djordje Petrovic
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Serbia26yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€28.0M
#11
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José Sá
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Portugal33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
85% match
€5.0M
#12
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Alphonse Areola
West Ham United · Premier League
France33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€7.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Matz Sels?▼
The top alternatives to Matz Sels based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robin Roefs, Mads Hermansen, Caoimhín Kelleher, Nick Pope, Bart Verbruggen. 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 Matz Sels in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Matz Sels in 2026 include Robin Roefs (€18.0M), Mads Hermansen (€15.0M), Caoimhín Kelleher (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Matz Sels play and who plays similarly?▼
Matz Sels plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robin Roefs (Netherlands, €18.0M); Mads Hermansen (Denmark, €15.0M); Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland, €22.0M); Nick Pope (England, €7.0M).
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.