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Best Alternatives to Nícolas

GoalkeeperBrazil38yN/AFull profile →
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 540 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie A & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Nícolas

  1. Alain Taho99% match

    Inter · Serie A

  2. Stefano Turati98% match

    Sassuolo · Serie A · €3.0M

  3. Arnau Tenas99% match

    Villarreal · La Liga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (78% success). However, he concedes frequently (2.33/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nícolas:

  • Alain Taho(99% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).
  • Stefano Turati(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
  • Arnau Tenas(99% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
A
Alain Taho

Inter · Serie A

Albania19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Nícolas: 19y younger

99% match
N/A
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#2
S
Stefano Turati

Sassuolo · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Nícolas: 14y younger

98% match
€3.0M
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#3
A
Arnau Tenas

Villarreal · La Liga

Spain24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.10
Traditional Keeper

vs Nícolas: 14y younger

99% match
€4.0M
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#4
S
Sam Proctor

Aston Villa · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#5
A
Amil Siljevic

Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Germany19y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#6
M
Mile Svilar

Roma · Serie A

Serbia26yContract 2030
Tkl/900.10
Reliable Keeper
76% match
€35.0M
#7
M
Mike Maignan

AC Milan · Serie A

France30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
76% match
€25.0M
#8
M
Marco Carnesecchi

Atalanta · Serie A

Italy25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
76% match
€25.0M
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#9
V
Vanja Milinković-Savić 

Napoli · Serie A

Serbia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
76% match
€20.0M
#10
Z
Zion Suzuki

Parma · Serie A

Japan23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
76% match
€20.0M
#11
E
Elia Caprile

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
76% match
€15.0M
#12
A
Alex Meret

Napoli · Serie A

Italy29yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
76% match
€14.0M
#13
M
Michele Di Gregorio

Juventus · Serie A

Italy28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
76% match
€14.0M
#14
M
Martin James

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

France18y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#15
M
Marcel Lotka

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Poland25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.10
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#16
L
Luca Gunter

Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League

England21y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
98% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Nícolas?▼
The top alternatives to Nícolas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alain Taho, Stefano Turati, Arnau Tenas, Sam Proctor, Amil Siljevic. 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 Nícolas in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nícolas in 2026 include Alain Taho (N/A), Stefano Turati (€3.0M), Arnau Tenas (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nícolas play and who plays similarly?▼
Nícolas plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alain Taho (Albania, N/A); Stefano Turati (Italy, €3.0M); Arnau Tenas (Spain, €4.0M); Sam Proctor (England, N/A).
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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