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Paris· 2022/2023 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

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GoalkeeperFrance38y€1.0MFull profile →

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 600 min · 2022/2023 · Ligue 1 · 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 Rémy Riou

Matvey Safonov80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €15.0M
Robin Risser84% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Yehvann Diouf84% match
Nice · Ligue 1 · €9.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). Note: this profile is based on 600 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Rémy Riou:

Matvey Safonov(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
Robin Risser(84% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season.
Yehvann Diouf(84% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Matvey Safonov

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

Russia27yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Traditional Keeper

vs Riou: €14M more expensive · 11y younger

80% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Rémy Riou?▼

The top alternatives to Rémy Riou based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matvey Safonov, Robin Risser, Yehvann Diouf, Yvon Mvogo, Dominik Greif. 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 Rémy Riou in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rémy Riou in 2026 include Matvey Safonov (€15.0M), Robin Risser (€10.0M), Yehvann Diouf (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rémy Riou play and who plays similarly?▼

Rémy Riou plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matvey Safonov (Russia, €15.0M); Robin Risser (France, €10.0M); Yehvann Diouf (France, €9.0M); 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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