AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mallik Wilks
Players most similar to Mallik Wilks (Attacker, €1.1M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mallik Wilks
- 1.Ahmed Kutucu83% DNA match·Galatasaray€4.0M
- 2.Anthony Musaba83% DNA match·Fenerbahçe€4.0M
- 3.Moussa Djenepo81% DNA match·Esteghlal€15.7M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
ShotsTop 7%
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“A Complete Forward....”
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Complete Forward
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Mallik Wilks by playing style are:
- Ahmed Kutucu(83% match) — Kutucu is the Turkish Süper Lig’s most efficient offensive enigma, a high-volume shooter who combines the clinical finishing of a veteran poacher with the creative vision of a seasoned playmaker. While playing for a Tier C side, his output is undeniably elite; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for both shots and assists per 90, proving he is as much a facilitator as he is a finisher. The data reveals a fascinating paradox: despite being an "Attacker" by trade, his 85.7% pass accuracy puts him in the top 10% of his peers, suggesting he operates more as a sophisticated offensive hub than a traditional line-leader.
- Anthony Musaba(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
- Moussa Djenepo(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.0/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.84 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.7/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.5/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Ahmed Kutucu delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 264% premium over Mallik Wilks, with 0.49 goals per 90 at age 26. That's 164% of Mallik Wilks'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Ahmed Kutucu
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2028
G/900.49
A/900.37
Inside ForwardProlific
vs Wilks: +0.19 G/90
83% match
€4.0M
#2
A
Anthony Musaba
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Netherlands25yContract 2030
G/900.31
A/900.15
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Wilks: 2y younger
83% match
€4.0M
#3
M
Moussa Djenepo
Esteghlal · Super Lig
Mali27y
G/900.09
A/900.00
Complete ForwardDribbler
vs Wilks: €15M more expensive · -0.21 G/90
81% match
€15.7M
#4
D
Darko Churlinov
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Macedonia25y
G/900.00
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
82% match
€3.5M
#5
C
Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
€25.0M
#6
D
David Brooks
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Wales28yContract 2026
G/900.07
A/900.23
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€12.0M
#7
K
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2029
G/900.29
A/900.34
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€22.0M
#8
M
Milot Rashica
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Kosovo29yContract 2027
G/900.09
A/900.28
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
€4.0M
#9
F
Franco Tongya
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Italy24y
G/900.16
A/900.08
82% match
€8.0M
#10
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Semih Kılıçsoy
Cagliari · Serie A
Turkey20yContract 2026
G/900.53
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
82% match
€13.0M
#11
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Oğuz Aydın
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.16
Link-up StrikerSmall Sample
81% match
€8.0M
#12
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İrfan Can Kahveci
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
G/900.15
A/900.23
81% match
€4.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Mallik Wilks?▼
The top alternatives to Mallik Wilks based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ahmed Kutucu, Anthony Musaba, Moussa Djenepo, Darko Churlinov, Charalampos Kostoulas. 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 Mallik Wilks in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mallik Wilks in 2026 include Ahmed Kutucu (€4.0M), Anthony Musaba (€4.0M), Moussa Djenepo (€15.7M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mallik Wilks play and who plays similarly?▼
Mallik Wilks plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ahmed Kutucu (Turkey, €4.0M); Anthony Musaba (Netherlands, €4.0M); Moussa Djenepo (Mali, €15.7M); Darko Churlinov (Macedonia, €3.5M).
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.