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Columbus Crew· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Patrick Schulte

Sam Proctor97% match
Aston Villa · Premier League
Arnau Tenas97% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €4.0M

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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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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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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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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