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Deportivo Alavés· 2017/2018 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Raúl Fernández

GoalkeeperSpain38y€200KFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

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Based on 990 min · 2017/2018 · La Liga · 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 Raúl Fernández

Joan García80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €30.0M
Unai Simón80% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €25.0M
Thibaut Courtois80% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €18.0M

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Reliable Keeper

Raúl Fernández-Cavada Mateos is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.36 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Raúl Fernández:

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).
Thibaut Courtois(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (80% success).

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Joan García

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2031

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vs Fernández: €30M more expensive · 13y younger

80% match

€30.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Raúl Fernández?▼

The top alternatives to Raúl Fernández based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joan García, Unai Simón, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Oblak, Julen Agirrezabala. 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 Raúl Fernández in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Raúl Fernández in 2026 include Joan García (€30.0M), Unai Simón (€25.0M), Thibaut Courtois (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Raúl Fernández play and who plays similarly?▼

Raúl Fernández plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joan García (Spain, €30.0M); Unai Simón (Spain, €25.0M); Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, €18.0M); Jan Oblak (Slovenia, €17.0M).

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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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