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Pendikspor· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mallik Wilks

AttackerEngland27y€1.1MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.30G/90

0.15A/90

Based on 3,028 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · 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 Mallik Wilks

David Brooks82% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €12.0M
Semih Kılıçsoy82% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €13.0M
Charalampos Kostoulas81% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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 closest DNA matches to Mallik Wilks:

David Brooks(82% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Semih Kılıçsoy(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90).
Charalampos Kostoulas(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.35 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.1 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (3.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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David Brooks

AFC Bournemouth · Premier League

Wales28yContract 2026

G/900.07

A/900.22

Inside ForwardIn form ↑

vs Wilks: €11M more expensive · -0.22 G/90

82% match

€12.0M

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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: David Brooks, Semih Kılıçsoy, Charalampos Kostoulas, Enes Ünal, Adam Buksa. 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 David Brooks (€12.0M), Semih Kılıçsoy (€13.0M), Charalampos Kostoulas (€25.0M). 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 David Brooks (Wales, €12.0M); Semih Kılıçsoy (Turkey, €13.0M); Charalampos Kostoulas (Greece, €25.0M); Enes Ünal (Turkey, €8.0M).

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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