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Manchester United· 2019/2020 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Tom Heaton

GoalkeeperEngland40y€150KFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

0.00G/90

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Based on 1,795 min · 2019/2020 · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Tom Heaton

Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
David Raya80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €35.0M
Bart Verbruggen80% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable Keeper

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (85% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.40 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Tom Heaton:

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).
David Raya(80% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).
Bart Verbruggen(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).

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Tom Heaton

GoalkeeperEnglandPremier League€150K

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Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City · Premier League

Italy27yContract 2030

Tkl/900.03

Traditional Keeper

vs Heaton: €45M more expensive · 13y younger

80% match

€45.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Tom Heaton?▼

The top alternatives to Tom Heaton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gianluigi Donnarumma, David Raya, Bart Verbruggen, Guglielmo Vicario, Giorgi Mamardashvili. 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 Tom Heaton in 2026?▼

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

What position does Tom Heaton play and who plays similarly?▼

Tom Heaton plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); David Raya (Spain, €35.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); Guglielmo Vicario (Italy, €30.0M).

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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