AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Wendel
Players most similar to Wendel (Midfielder, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Wendel
- 1.Marcel Wenig82% DNA match·Ulm
- 2.Hjalte Toftegaard82% DNA match·Hillerød
- 3.Mitchel Van Rosmalen81% DNA match·Blauw Geel '38
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Marcus Wendel Valle da Silva is a Midfielder....”
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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 most similar players to Wendel by playing style are:
- Marcel Wenig(82% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 537 minutes of playing time this season.
- Hjalte Toftegaard(82% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 516 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mitchel Van Rosmalen(81% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 503 minutes of playing time this season.
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
M
Marcel Wenig
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
KP/900.00
G/900.17
Small Sample
vs Wendel: 6y younger
82% match
N/A
#2
H
Hjalte Toftegaard
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark19y
KP/903.52
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Wendel: 9y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
M
Mitchel Van Rosmalen
Blauw Geel '38 · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
KP/900.72
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Wendel: 4y younger
81% match
N/A
#4
B
B. Kücükylidiz
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
#5
N
Nick Runderkamp
RKAV Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
KP/900.00
G/900.15
80% match
N/A
#6
M
Mads Kaalund
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark29y
KP/900.69
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
80% match
N/A
#7
Y
Yann Rollim
Caxias · Superliga
Brazil31y
KP/900.64
G/900.21
Small Sample
80% match
N/A
#8
E
Emmanuele De Chiara
Napoli · Serie A
Italy20y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
80% match
N/A
#9
M
Maurizio Brenna
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
80% match
N/A
#10
M
Martin Spelmann
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark39y
KP/900.40
G/900.00
Small Sample
79% match
N/A
#11
F
Florent Sanchez
Orléans · Eredivisie
France23y
KP/900.87
G/900.12
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
79% match
N/A
#12
D
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
KP/901.18
G/900.00
Small Sample
80% match
N/A
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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, Hjalte Toftegaard, Mitchel Van Rosmalen, B. Kücükylidiz, Nick Runderkamp. 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), Hjalte Toftegaard (N/A), Mitchel Van Rosmalen (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); Hjalte Toftegaard (Denmark, N/A); Mitchel Van Rosmalen (Netherlands, N/A); B. Kücükylidiz (Denmark, 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.