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Ittihad Tanger· 2025/2026 · Botola Pro · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Z. Bakkali

Left WingBelgium30y€1.2MFull profile →

0.09G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 1,073 min · 2025/2026 · Botola Pro · 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 Z. Bakkali

Husseyn Chakroun84% match
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Amine Sbaï83% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Allan Saint-Maximin82% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Zakaria Bakkali is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Z. Bakkali:

Husseyn Chakroun(84% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Amine Sbaï(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Allan Saint-Maximin(82% match) — Allan Saint-Maximin is a Dynamic Forward. Explosive attacker who beats defenders 1v1.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Husseyn Chakroun

Hannover 96 · Bundesliga

Germany21yContract 2027

G/900.18

A/900.00

Dynamic ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

vs Bakkali: 9y younger · +0.09 G/90

84% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Z. Bakkali?▼

The top alternatives to Z. Bakkali based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Husseyn Chakroun, Amine Sbaï, Allan Saint-Maximin, Joel Ideho, Demba Seck. 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 Husseyn Chakroun (N/A), Amine Sbaï (N/A), Allan Saint-Maximin (€10.0M). 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 Husseyn Chakroun (Germany, N/A); Amine Sbaï (France, N/A); Allan Saint-Maximin (France, €10.0M); Joel Ideho (Netherlands, 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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