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SC Freiburg· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

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GoalkeeperGermany24y€20.0MFull profile →

Commanding Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 3,060 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Noah Atubolu

Mark Flekken87% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €6.0M
Gregor Kobel87% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €40.0M
Alexander Nübel86% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Commanding Keeper

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.68/90). The three closest DNA matches to Noah Atubolu:

Mark Flekken(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
Gregor Kobel(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).
Alexander Nübel(86% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).

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Mark Flekken

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Netherlands33yContract 2028

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Atubolu: €14M cheaper · 9y older

87% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Noah Atubolu?▼

The top alternatives to Noah Atubolu based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Flekken, Gregor Kobel, Alexander Nübel, Moritz Nicolas, Finn Dahmen. 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 Noah Atubolu in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Noah Atubolu in 2026 include Mark Flekken (€6.0M), Gregor Kobel (€40.0M), Alexander Nübel (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Noah Atubolu play and who plays similarly?▼

Noah Atubolu plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €6.0M); Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, €40.0M); Alexander Nübel (Germany, €12.0M); Moritz Nicolas (Germany, €8.0M).

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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