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Nice· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

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Centre ForwardFrance23y€12.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.48G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 928 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · 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 Elye Wahi

Folarin Balogun80% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €30.0M
Emmanuel Emegha80% match
Strasbourg · Ligue 1 · €28.0M
Amine Gouiri80% match
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1 · €28.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Elye Wahi:

Folarin Balogun(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Emmanuel Emegha(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Amine Gouiri(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Folarin Balogun

Monaco · Ligue 1

England24yContract 2028

G/900.52

A/900.16

PoacherProlificIn form ↑

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80% match

€30.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Elye Wahi?▼

The top alternatives to Elye Wahi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Folarin Balogun, Emmanuel Emegha, Amine Gouiri, Joaquín Panichelli, Mika Biereth. 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 Elye Wahi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Elye Wahi in 2026 include Folarin Balogun (€30.0M), Emmanuel Emegha (€28.0M), Amine Gouiri (€28.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Elye Wahi play and who plays similarly?▼

Elye Wahi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Folarin Balogun (England, €30.0M); Emmanuel Emegha (Netherlands, €28.0M); Amine Gouiri (Algeria, €28.0M); Joaquín Panichelli (Argentina, €25.0M).

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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