AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Stefan Cleveland
Players most similar to Stefan Cleveland (Goalkeeper, €43K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Stefan Cleveland
- 1.Salvador Esquivel99% DNA match·Atlético Madrid
- 2.Manu González97% DNA match·Real Betis
- 3.Erdem Canpolat97% DNA match·Rizespor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Goals ConcededTop 2%
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“A Reliable Keeper....”
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Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as keeps goals out effectively (0.29 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Stefan Cleveland by playing style are:
- Salvador Esquivel(99% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as keeps goals out effectively (0.60 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.
- Manu González(97% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.60 conceded/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.
- Erdem Canpolat(97% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90). Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Salvador Esquivel
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain20y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
vs Cleveland: 11y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
M
Manu González
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain19y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
vs Cleveland: 12y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
E
Erdem Canpolat
Rizespor · Super Lig
Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
vs Cleveland: 6y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
D
Dudu
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Germany27y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
D
Diego Callai
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil21y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#6
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Lucas França
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
A
Andreas Hermansen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#8
J
João Gonçalves
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal25y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#9
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N. Sømmergaard
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
96% match
N/A
#10
M
Max Schmitt
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#11
A
A. Danko
Kolding IF · Superliga
Slovakia22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
95% match
N/A
#12
A
Alexéi Rojas
Arsenal · Premier League
Colombia20y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Stefan Cleveland?▼
The top alternatives to Stefan Cleveland based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Salvador Esquivel, Manu González, Erdem Canpolat, Dudu, Diego Callai. 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 Stefan Cleveland in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Stefan Cleveland in 2026 include Salvador Esquivel (N/A), Manu González (N/A), Erdem Canpolat (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stefan Cleveland play and who plays similarly?▼
Stefan Cleveland plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Salvador Esquivel (Spain, N/A); Manu González (Spain, N/A); Erdem Canpolat (Germany, N/A); Dudu (Germany, 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.