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Fulham· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 · Eredivisie · 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

Fabian de Keijzer84% match
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Ronald Koeman Jr.84% match
Telstar · Eredivisie
Vasilios Barkas83% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie · €5.0M

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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:

Fabian de Keijzer(84% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as penetrates with forward passing (13.4 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.6 saves/90).
Ronald Koeman Jr.(84% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.3 saves/90).
Vasilios Barkas(83% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Fabian de Keijzer

Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie

Netherlands26y

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

84% match

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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: Fabian de Keijzer, Ronald Koeman Jr., Vasilios Barkas, Alphonse Areola, Dean Henderson. 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 Fabian de Keijzer (N/A), Ronald Koeman Jr. (N/A), Vasilios Barkas (€5.0M). 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 Fabian de Keijzer (Netherlands, N/A); Ronald Koeman Jr. (Netherlands, N/A); Vasilios Barkas (Greece, €5.0M); Alphonse Areola (France, €7.0M).

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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