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Celtic· 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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GoalkeeperEngland33y€5.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 630 min · 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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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Bernd Leno88% match
Fulham · Premier League · €6.0M
Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
Guglielmo Vicario80% match
Juventus · Premier League · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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Sam Johnstone is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (80% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sam Johnstone:

Bernd Leno(88% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success).
Guglielmo Vicario(80% match) — Guglielmo Vicario is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper.

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Bernd Leno

Fulham · Premier League

Germany34yContract 2027

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Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

88% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Sam Johnstone?▼

The top alternatives to Sam Johnstone based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bernd Leno, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Guglielmo Vicario, Giorgi Mamardashvili, 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 Sam Johnstone in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sam Johnstone in 2026 include Bernd Leno (€6.0M), Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), 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 Sam Johnstone play and who plays similarly?▼

Sam Johnstone plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bernd Leno (Germany, €6.0M); Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); Guglielmo Vicario (Italy, €30.0M); Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, €28.0M).

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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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