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Best Alternatives to Patrick Schulte

GoalkeeperUnited States25yN/AFull profile →
Sweeper-Keeper
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 1,350 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Major League Soccer peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.
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Top 3 alternatives to Patrick Schulte

  1. Sam Proctor97% match

    Aston Villa · Premier League

  2. Arnau Tenas97% match

    Villarreal · La Liga · €4.0M

  3. Amil Siljevic97% match

    Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Style DNA can match players in weaker leagues. List below blends vector similarity with Major League Soccer peers by value and league tier.

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (1.53/90). The three closest DNA matches to Patrick Schulte:

  • Sam Proctor(97% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
  • Arnau Tenas(97% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90).
  • Amil Siljevic(97% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success).

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Comparison Base
Patrick Schulte
GoalkeeperUnited StatesMajor League SoccerN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Sam Proctor

Aston Villa · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Schulte: 6y younger

97% match
N/A
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#2
A
Arnau Tenas

Villarreal · La Liga

Spain24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.10
Traditional Keeper
97% match
€4.0M
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#3
A
Amil Siljevic

Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Germany19y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Schulte: 6y younger

97% match
N/A
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#4
A
Alain Taho

Inter · Serie A

Albania19y
Tkl/900.33
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
D
Deniz Ertaş

Konyaspor · Super Lig

Turkey21yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
99% match
N/A
#6
S
Salvador Esquivel

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Spain20y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#7
M
Max Schmitt

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#8
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Lucas França

Nacional · Liga Portugal

Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
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#9
E
Erdem Canpolat

Rizespor · Super Lig

Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
L
Lucão

Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal

Brazil25y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
P
Paulo Victor

Alanyaspor · Super Lig

Brazil39yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
96% match
N/A
#12
J
João Gonçalves

AVS · Liga Portugal

Portugal25y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#13
D
Diogo Ferreira

Benfica · Liga Portugal

Portugal19y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#14
A
Alexéi Rojas

Arsenal · Premier League

Colombia20y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#15
N
Nícolas

Pisa · Serie A

Brazil38yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#16
O
Oscar Buur

FC København · Superliga

Denmark19yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A

Top 8 shown first · 16 total ranked by DNA + league fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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