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Fulham· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Steven Benda

GoalkeeperGermany27y€1.0MFull profile →

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 810 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Steven Benda

Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
Bart Verbruggen80% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €35.0M
Guglielmo Vicario80% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success). Note: this profile is based on 810 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Steven Benda:

Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Bart Verbruggen(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).
Guglielmo Vicario(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (94% success) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City · Premier League

Italy27yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Traditional Keeper

vs Benda: €44M more expensive

80% match

€45.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Steven Benda?▼

The top alternatives to Steven Benda based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Bart Verbruggen, Guglielmo Vicario, Robert Sánchez, Alphonse Areola. 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 Steven Benda in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Steven Benda in 2026 include Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), Bart Verbruggen (€35.0M), Guglielmo Vicario (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Steven Benda play and who plays similarly?▼

Steven Benda plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); Guglielmo Vicario (Italy, €30.0M); Robert Sánchez (Spain, €22.0M).

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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