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Best Alternatives to Callum Wilson

Players most similar to Callum Wilson (Attacker, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Callum Wilson

  1. 1.Harry Wilson90% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M
  2. 2.Chris Wood 87% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€8.0M
  3. 3.Evanilson84% DNA match·AFC Bournemouth€35.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Callum Wilson by playing style are:

  • Harry Wilson(90% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).
  • Chris Wood (87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 775 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Evanilson(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Harry Wilson delivers 90% of the same playing style, at a 400% premium over Callum Wilson, with 0.34 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 70% of Callum Wilson's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Callum Wilson
AttackerEngland€5.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Harry Wilson
Fulham · Premier League
Wales29yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.20
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Wilson: €20M more expensive · 5y younger · -0.15 G/90
90% match
€25.0M
#2
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Chris Wood 
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
New Zealand34yContract 2027
G/900.35
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Wilson: -0.14 G/90
87% match
€8.0M
#3
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Evanilson
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Brazil26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Wilson: €30M more expensive · 8y younger · -0.28 G/90
84% match
€35.0M
#4
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Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
G/900.30
A/900.10
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€60.0M
#5
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Taiwo Awoniyi 
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Nigeria28yContract 2027
G/900.83
A/900.21
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€12.0M
#6
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Alexander Isak
Liverpool · Premier League
Sweden26yContract 2031
G/900.39
A/900.13
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€100.0M
#7
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Danny Welbeck
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
England35yContract 2026
G/900.55
A/900.04
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€4.0M
#8
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Harvey Barnes
Newcastle United · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€32.0M
#9
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€45.0M
#10
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Raúl Jiménez
Fulham · Premier League
Mexico35yContract 2026
G/900.38
A/900.13
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€4.0M
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Mohamed Salah
Liverpool · Premier League
Egypt33yContract 2027
G/900.31
A/900.26
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€30.0M
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Tom Watson
Millwall · Premier League
England20yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside Forward
82% match
€10.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Callum Wilson?▼
The top alternatives to Callum Wilson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Harry Wilson, Chris Wood , Evanilson, Anthony Gordon, Taiwo Awoniyi . 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 Callum Wilson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Callum Wilson in 2026 include Harry Wilson (€25.0M), Chris Wood  (€8.0M), Evanilson (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Callum Wilson play and who plays similarly?▼
Callum Wilson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Harry Wilson (Wales, €25.0M); Chris Wood  (New Zealand, €8.0M); Evanilson (Brazil, €35.0M); Anthony Gordon (England, €60.0M).
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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