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Colorado Rapids· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Zack Steffen

GoalkeeperUnited States31y€6.8MFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

0.00G/90

0.03A/90

Based on 3,960 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

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 Zack Steffen

Mark Travers87% match
Everton · Premier League · €4.0M
Illan Meslier86% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €10.0M
Christian Ortag85% match
Ulm · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reliable Keeper

Zack Steffen is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (86% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.48 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Zack Steffen:

Mark Travers(87% match) — A Shot-Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Illan Meslier(86% match) — Illan Meslier is a Traditional Keeper. Line-focused shot-stopper.
Christian Ortag(85% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mark Travers

Everton · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2029

Tkl/900.00

Shot-StopperSmall Sample

vs Steffen: 4y younger

87% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Zack Steffen?▼

The top alternatives to Zack Steffen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Travers, Illan Meslier, Christian Ortag, Aitor Fraga, Cihan Topaloğlu. 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 Zack Steffen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Zack Steffen in 2026 include Mark Travers (€4.0M), Illan Meslier (€10.0M), Christian Ortag (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Zack Steffen play and who plays similarly?▼

Zack Steffen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Travers (Republic of Ireland, €4.0M); Illan Meslier (France, €10.0M); Christian Ortag (Germany, N/A); Aitor Fraga (Spain, 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.

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