AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Rihards Matrevics
Players most similar to Rihards Matrevics (Goalkeeper, €50K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Rihards Matrevics
- 1.Stijn van Gassel100% DNA match·Excelsior
- 2.Matthew Cox100% DNA match·Shrewsbury Town
- 3.Ricardo Velho98% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 4%
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“A Commanding Keeper....”
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Commanding Keeper
A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (94% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.5 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). The three most similar players to Rihards Matrevics by playing style are:
- Stijn van Gassel(100% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (11.8 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.8 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
- Matthew Cox(100% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (15.6 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
- Ricardo Velho(98% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
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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Stijn van Gassel
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Matrevics: 2y older
100% match
N/A
#2
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Matthew Cox
Shrewsbury Town · Premier League
England23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Matrevics: 4y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
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Ricardo Velho
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Portugal27y
Tkl/900.04
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#4
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Kasper Kiilerich
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#5
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Bernt Klaverboer
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#6
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Kayne van Oevelen
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#7
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Silas Prüfrock
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#8
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Daniel Bielica
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Poland27y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#9
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Youri Schoonderwaldt
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.15
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#10
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Igor Vekic
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Slovenia28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#11
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Bernardo
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.12
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#12
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Trevor Doornbusch
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Curaçao26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Rihards Matrevics?▼
The top alternatives to Rihards Matrevics based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Stijn van Gassel, Matthew Cox, Ricardo Velho, Kasper Kiilerich, Bernt Klaverboer. 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 Rihards Matrevics in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Rihards Matrevics in 2026 include Stijn van Gassel (N/A), Matthew Cox (N/A), Ricardo Velho (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Rihards Matrevics play and who plays similarly?▼
Rihards Matrevics plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Stijn van Gassel (Netherlands, N/A); Matthew Cox (England, N/A); Ricardo Velho (Portugal, N/A); Kasper Kiilerich (Denmark, 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.