AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Payam Niazmand
Players most similar to Payam Niazmand (Goalkeeper, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Payam Niazmand
- 1.Ivo Grbic78% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük€3.5M
- 2.Sergio Herrera78% DNA match·Osasuna€3.0M
- 3.Diogo Costa78% DNA match·Porto€40.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Goals ConcededTop 10%
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“A Reliable Keeper....”
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Reliable Keeper
A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as keeps goals out effectively (0.75 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Payam Niazmand by playing style are:
- Ivo Grbic(78% match) — Grbic is a statistical anomaly in the Super Lig, operating less like a traditional shot-stopper and more like a deep-lying libero who happens to wear gloves. While his 1,980 minutes prove his durability, it is his 73.8% pass accuracy—placing him in the elite top 5% of the league—that defines his profile as a modern distributor. He doesn't just clear the ball; he initiates, evidenced by his 2.58 passes into the final third per 90.
- Sergio Herrera(78% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
- Diogo Costa(78% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90) and keeps goals out effectively (0.48 conceded/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Ivo Grbic delivers 78% of the same playing style, at a 250% premium over Payam Niazmand, and is 30 years old.
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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Ivo Grbic
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Croatia30y
Tkl/900.16
Commanding Keeper
78% match
€3.5M
#2
S
Sergio Herrera
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
78% match
€3.0M
#3
D
Diogo Costa
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Reliable Keeper
vs Niazmand: €39M more expensive · 5y younger
78% match
€40.0M
#4
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Ederson
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Brazil32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
78% match
€13.0M
#5
I
Ivan Provedel
Lazio · Serie A
Italy32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
78% match
€3.0M
#6
M
Manuel Neuer
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Germany40yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
79% match
€4.0M
#7
O
Oliver Baumann
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Germany35yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
78% match
€3.0M
#8
G
Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
78% match
€30.0M
#9
O
Odysseas Vlachodimos
Sevilla · La Liga
Greece32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.05
Commanding Keeper
77% match
€4.0M
#10
B
Bernd Leno
Fulham · Premier League
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.11
Sweeper-Keeper
77% match
€8.0M
#11
A
André Onana
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Cameroon30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
77% match
€15.0M
#12
U
Unai Simón
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.07
Traditional Keeper
77% match
€25.0M
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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: Ivo Grbic, Sergio Herrera, Diogo Costa, Ederson, 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 Ivo Grbic (€3.5M), Sergio Herrera (€3.0M), Diogo Costa (€40.0M). 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 Ivo Grbic (Croatia, €3.5M); Sergio Herrera (Spain, €3.0M); Diogo Costa (Portugal, €40.0M); Ederson (Brazil, €13.0M).
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.