AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thibaut Courtois
Players most similar to Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper, €18.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thibaut Courtois
- 1.Jan Oblak87% DNA match·Atlético Madrid€17.0M
- 2.Unai Simón86% DNA match·Athletic Club€25.0M
- 3.Joan García86% DNA match·FC Barcelona€30.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 19%
???Bottom 0%
“A Traditional Keeper....”
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Traditional Keeper
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (78% success). The three most similar players to Thibaut Courtois by playing style are:
- Jan Oblak(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (86% success) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
- Unai Simón(86% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90).
- Joan García(86% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), dominant in aerial duels (93% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.80 conceded/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Jan Oblak delivers 87% of the same playing style, and is 33 years old.
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
J
Jan Oblak
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Slovenia33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
87% match
€17.0M
#2
U
Unai Simón
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.07
Traditional Keeper
vs Courtois: €7M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€25.0M
#3
J
Joan García
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2031
Tkl/900.25
Reliable Keeper
vs Courtois: €12M more expensive · 9y younger
86% match
€30.0M
#4
L
Leo Román
Mallorca · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.05
Sweeper-Keeper
86% match
€5.0M
#5
Á
Álex Remiro
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.04
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€14.0M
#6
D
David Soria
Getafe · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
85% match
€3.0M
#7
G
Gregor Kobel
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€40.0M
#8
D
David Raya
Arsenal · Premier League
Spain30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Reliable Keeper
84% match
€35.0M
#9
V
Vanja Milinković-Savić
Napoli · Serie A
Serbia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€20.0M
#10
D
David de Gea
Fiorentina · Serie A
Spain35yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
#11
S
Sergio Herrera
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€3.0M
#12
E
Emiliano Martínez
Aston Villa · Premier League
Argentina33yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€15.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Thibaut Courtois.
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Who are the best alternatives to Thibaut Courtois?▼
The top alternatives to Thibaut Courtois based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Oblak, Unai Simón, Joan García, Leo Román, Álex Remiro. 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 Thibaut Courtois in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thibaut Courtois in 2026 include Jan Oblak (€17.0M), Unai Simón (€25.0M), Joan García (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thibaut Courtois play and who plays similarly?▼
Thibaut Courtois plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Oblak (Slovenia, €17.0M); Unai Simón (Spain, €25.0M); Joan García (Spain, €30.0M); Leo Román (Spain, €5.0M).
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.