AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nick Shinton
Players most similar to Nick Shinton (Goalkeeper, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nick Shinton
- 1.Nordin Bakker85% DNA match·SC Heerenveen
- 2.Tijn Smolenaars86% DNA match·PSV
- 3.Nicolai Larsen85% DNA match·Silkeborg IF
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Nick Shinton is a Commanding Keeper....”
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Commanding Keeper
Nick Shinton is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area. Statistically, he stands out as exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). The three most similar players to Nick Shinton by playing style are:
- Nordin Bakker(85% match) — Nordin Bakker is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (71% success), reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.9 punches/90).
- Tijn Smolenaars(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.00/90).
- Nicolai Larsen(85% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.5 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.03/90).
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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Nordin Bakker
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Shinton: 3y older
85% match
N/A
#2
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Tijn Smolenaars
PSV · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Shinton: 4y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
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Nicolai Larsen
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark35yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Shinton: 10y older
85% match
N/A
#4
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Tom de Graaff
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/900.10
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
N/A
#5
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Antonín Kinský
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Czech Republic23yContract 2031
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€13.0M
#6
J
Jari De Busser
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Belgium26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
85% match
N/A
#7
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Mattias Lamhauge
Fredericia · Superliga
Faroe Islands26y
Tkl/900.08
Commanding Keeper
85% match
N/A
#8
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Julián Cuesta
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Spain35yContract 2027
Tkl/900.10
Traditional Keeper
85% match
N/A
#9
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Kayne van Oevelen
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
84% match
N/A
#10
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Dominik Reimann
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
N/A
#11
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Daniel Bielica
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Poland27y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
84% match
N/A
#12
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Pelle Boevink
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nick Shinton?▼
The top alternatives to Nick Shinton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nordin Bakker, Tijn Smolenaars, Nicolai Larsen, Tom de Graaff, Antonín Kinský. 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 Nick Shinton in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nick Shinton in 2026 include Nordin Bakker (N/A), Tijn Smolenaars (N/A), Nicolai Larsen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nick Shinton play and who plays similarly?▼
Nick Shinton plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nordin Bakker (Netherlands, N/A); Tijn Smolenaars (Netherlands, N/A); Nicolai Larsen (Denmark, N/A); Tom de Graaff (Netherlands, 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.