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Best Alternatives to Z. Bakkali

Players most similar to Z. Bakkali (Attacker, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Z. Bakkali

  1. 1.Demba Seck85% DNA match·Partizan€3.5M
  2. 2.Marlos Moreno85% DNA match·Atlético Nacional€5.5M
  3. 3.Samuel Ballet85% DNA match·Antalyaspor

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Zakaria Bakkali is a Dynamic Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

Zakaria Bakkali is a Dynamic Forward. Explosive attacker who beats defenders 1v1. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.9/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). The three most similar players to Z. Bakkali by playing style are:

  • Demba Seck(85% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 515 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Marlos Moreno(85% match)A Complete Forward.
  • Samuel Ballet(85% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.3/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (3.6/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Demba Seck delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 192% premium over Z. Bakkali, and is 25 years old.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Z. Bakkali
AttackerBelgium€1.2M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Demba Seck
Partizan · Serie A
Senegal25yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardDribbler
vs Bakkali: 5y younger
85% match
€3.5M
#2
M
Marlos Moreno
Atlético Nacional · Super Lig
Colombia29y
G/900.09
A/900.09
Complete Forward
85% match
€5.5M
#3
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Samuel Ballet
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Switzerland25yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Bakkali: 5y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
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David Larrubia
Málaga · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
G/900.07
A/900.07
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#5
J
Joel Ideho
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
G/900.08
A/900.08
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#6
A
Adama Traoré
West Ham United · Premier League
Spain30yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€8.0M
#7
P
Prince Amoako Junior
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana19yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.30
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#8
M
Mohamed Daramy
Reims · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.20
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
#9
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Husseyn Chakroun
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
G/900.18
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#10
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Sayfallah Ltaief
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Eredivisie
Tunisia26y
G/900.18
A/900.00
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#11
Y
Yosuke Furukawa
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Japan22y
G/900.14
A/900.14
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
#12
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Junior Kadile
Almere City · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2027
G/900.22
A/900.44
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Z. Bakkali?
The top alternatives to Z. Bakkali based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Demba Seck, Marlos Moreno, Samuel Ballet, David Larrubia, Joel Ideho. 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 Z. Bakkali in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Z. Bakkali in 2026 include Demba Seck (€3.5M), Marlos Moreno (€5.5M), Samuel Ballet (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Z. Bakkali play and who plays similarly?
Z. Bakkali plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Demba Seck (Senegal, €3.5M); Marlos Moreno (Colombia, €5.5M); Samuel Ballet (Switzerland, N/A); David Larrubia (Spain, 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.