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Persepolis· 2025/2026 · Persian Gulf Pro League · FULL

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GoalkeeperIran31y€1.0MFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,800 min · 2025/2026 · Persian Gulf Pro League · 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 Payam Niazmand

Manuel Neuer79% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Sergio Herrera78% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.0M
Zion Suzuki78% match
Parma · Serie A · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable Keeper

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as keeps goals out effectively (0.75 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Payam Niazmand:

Manuel Neuer(79% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
Sergio Herrera(78% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
Zion Suzuki(78% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Manuel Neuer

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Germany40yContract 2026

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-Keeper

vs Niazmand: 9y older

79% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Payam Niazmand?▼

The top alternatives to Payam Niazmand based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Manuel Neuer, Sergio Herrera, Zion Suzuki, Yvon Mvogo, Ivan Provedel. 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 Payam Niazmand in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Payam Niazmand in 2026 include Manuel Neuer (€4.0M), Sergio Herrera (€3.0M), Zion Suzuki (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Payam Niazmand play and who plays similarly?▼

Payam Niazmand plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Manuel Neuer (Germany, €4.0M); Sergio Herrera (Spain, €3.0M); Zion Suzuki (Japan, €20.0M); Yvon Mvogo (Switzerland, €3.0M).

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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