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Best Alternatives to Ørjan Nyland

GoalkeeperNorway35y€900KFull profile →
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 450 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.

DNA matchPrioritizes La Liga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Ørjan Nyland

  1. Arnau Tenas99% match

    Villarreal · La Liga · €4.0M

  2. Joan García80% match

    FC Barcelona · La Liga · €30.0M

  3. Unai Simón80% match

    Athletic Club · La Liga · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (1.60/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ørjan Nyland:

  • 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).
  • Joan García(80% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (95% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).
  • Unai Simón(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90).

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Comparison Base
Ørjan Nyland
GoalkeeperNorwayLa Liga€900K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Arnau Tenas

Villarreal · La Liga

Spain24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.10
Traditional Keeper

vs Nyland: 11y younger

99% match
€4.0M
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#2
J
Joan García

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2031
Tkl/900.20
Reliable Keeper

vs Nyland: €29M more expensive · 10y younger

80% match
€30.0M
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#3
U
Unai Simón

Athletic Club · La Liga

Spain28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.05
Traditional Keeper

vs Nyland: €24M more expensive · 7y younger

80% match
€25.0M
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#4
T
Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid · La Liga

Belgium34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€18.0M
#5
J
Jan Oblak

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Slovenia33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€17.0M
#6
J
Julen Agirrezabala

Valencia · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.11
Commanding Keeper
80% match
€15.0M
#7
Á
Álex Remiro

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Spain31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€14.0M
#8
I
Iñaki Peña

Elche · La Liga

Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€8.0M
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#9
D
Dominik Livakovic

Girona · La Liga

Croatia31y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€6.7M
#10
S
Sam Proctor

Aston Villa · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#11
A
Amil Siljevic

Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Germany19y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#12
A
Alain Taho

Inter · Serie A

Albania19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#13
M
Marcel Lotka

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Poland25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.10
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#14
S
Stefano Turati

Sassuolo · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
€3.0M
#15
N
Nícolas

Pisa · Serie A

Brazil38yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#16
M
Martin James

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

France18y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Ørjan Nyland?▼
The top alternatives to Ørjan Nyland based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arnau Tenas, Joan García, Unai Simón, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Oblak. 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 Ørjan Nyland in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ørjan Nyland in 2026 include Arnau Tenas (€4.0M), Joan García (€30.0M), Unai Simón (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ørjan Nyland play and who plays similarly?▼
Ørjan Nyland plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arnau Tenas (Spain, €4.0M); Joan García (Spain, €30.0M); Unai Simón (Spain, €25.0M); Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, €18.0M).
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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