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Zenit· 2023/2024 · Russian Cup · FULL

Best Alternatives to Wendel

MidfielderBrazil28y€15.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

1.13KP/90

0.10G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 581 min · 2023/2024 · Russian Cup · FULL

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 Wendel

Marcel Wenig82% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Emmanuele De Chiara80% match
Napoli · Serie A
Marvin Schulz

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“Marcus Wendel Valle da Silva is a Midfielder....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

Marcus Wendel Valle da Silva is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Wendel:

Marcel Wenig(82% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Emmanuele De Chiara(80% match) — Emmanuele De Chiara is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Marvin Schulz(79% match) — Marvin Schulz is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcel Wenig

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany22yContract 2027

KP/900.00

G/900.17

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vs Wendel: 6y younger

82% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Wendel?▼

The top alternatives to Wendel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Wenig, Emmanuele De Chiara, Marvin Schulz, Noah Fenyö, Yanis Khafi. 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 Wendel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Wendel in 2026 include Marcel Wenig (N/A), Emmanuele De Chiara (N/A), Marvin Schulz (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Wendel play and who plays similarly?▼

Wendel plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Wenig (Germany, N/A); Emmanuele De Chiara (Italy, N/A); Marvin Schulz (Germany, N/A); Noah Fenyö (Hungary, 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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