AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Viktor Johansson
Players most similar to Viktor Johansson (Goalkeeper, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Viktor Johansson
- 1.Sam Johnstone88% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€5.0M
- 2.Robin Roefs86% DNA match·Sunderland€18.0M
- 3.Mark Flekken86% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen€8.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Ball RecoveriesTop 2%
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“A Sweeper-Keeper....”
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Sweeper-Keeper
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (93% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90). The three most similar players to Viktor Johansson by playing style are:
- Sam Johnstone(88% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.00/90).
- Robin Roefs(86% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (97% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).
- Mark Flekken(86% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.57/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Sam Johnstone delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 50% lower cost (€5.0M vs €10.0M), 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
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Sam Johnstone
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
England33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Commanding Keeper
vs Johansson: 6y older
88% match
€5.0M
#2
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Robin Roefs
Sunderland · Premier League
Netherlands23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Johansson: €8M more expensive · 4y younger
86% match
€18.0M
#3
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Mark Flekken
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Traditional Keeper
vs Johansson: 5y older
86% match
€8.0M
#4
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Mads Hermansen
West Ham United · Premier League
Denmark25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
86% match
€15.0M
#5
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Lucas Perri
Leeds United · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€16.0M
#6
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Vasilios Barkas
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Greece31y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€5.0M
#7
M
Matej Kovar
PSV · Eredivisie
Czech Republic25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€7.0M
#8
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Caoimhín Kelleher
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€22.0M
#9
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Mike Penders
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
Belgium20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.16
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€15.0M
#10
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Timon Wellenreuther
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Germany30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€6.0M
#11
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Joël Drommel
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
#12
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Dean Henderson
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€28.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Viktor Johansson?▼
The top alternatives to Viktor Johansson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sam Johnstone, Robin Roefs, Mark Flekken, Mads Hermansen, Lucas Perri. 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 Viktor Johansson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Viktor Johansson in 2026 include Sam Johnstone (€5.0M), Robin Roefs (€18.0M), Mark Flekken (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Viktor Johansson play and who plays similarly?▼
Viktor Johansson plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sam Johnstone (England, €5.0M); Robin Roefs (Netherlands, €18.0M); Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €8.0M); Mads Hermansen (Denmark, €15.0M).
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.