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Girona· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

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GoalkeeperGermany34y€7.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

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Based on 3,349 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Marc-André ter Stegen

Jan Oblak80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €17.0M
Julen Agirrezabala80% match
Valencia · La Liga · €15.0M
Álex Remiro80% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €14.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

Marc-André ter Stegen is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (80% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.24 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Marc-André ter Stegen:

Jan Oblak(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).
Julen Agirrezabala(80% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (83% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
Álex Remiro(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (90% success) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).

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Jan Oblak

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Slovenia33yContract 2028

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Traditional Keeper

vs Stegen: €10M more expensive

80% match

€17.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marc-André ter Stegen?▼

The top alternatives to Marc-André ter Stegen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Oblak, Julen Agirrezabala, Álex Remiro, Iñaki Peña, Dominik Livakovic. 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 Marc-André ter Stegen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marc-André ter Stegen in 2026 include Jan Oblak (€17.0M), Julen Agirrezabala (€15.0M), Álex Remiro (€14.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marc-André ter Stegen play and who plays similarly?▼

Marc-André ter Stegen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Oblak (Slovenia, €17.0M); Julen Agirrezabala (Spain, €15.0M); Álex Remiro (Spain, €14.0M); Iñaki Peña (Spain, €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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