For all the Directioners out there still mourning the loss of Zayn Malik (and his hair), it seems maybeKosovan student, Flamur Ukshini,may be able to fill that void.

If One Direction do decide to replace the Bradford-born star, then we think this 23-year old model would be the perfect stand-in for Malik for obvious reasons. We mean, just look at him…

[related]Ukshini’s social media literally blew up over the weekend after fans discovered he is a dead-ringer for Zayn, with the Pristina student telling Mali Online: “In the beginning I didn't realise we looked the same, because I didn't know him.

“But when people on the street wanted to take pictures with me I was surprised, but then I started to realise that I look very much like somebody I don't know and who has to be famous.”

Speaking of his newfound fame, Flamur continued: “It started to happen when they got famous and when I started to post pictures on Instagram.

“They try to contact me daily. I get messages on Instagram and on all of the social networks. First I was surprised, because so many people were interested in my looks - sometimes the messages make me smile, the messages from the female fans.”

Malik’s doppelgänger added: “They make jokes about it, but in a positive way. Anyway I feel blessed to look like him.

“One female fan did text me, ‘Why travel to London to meet Zayn, if we can hang out in our country with a same handsome looking guy’.”

The real Zayn made his first public appearance since quitting 1D at The Asian Awards on Friday (April 17), where he showed off his new buzz cut.

Don't be surprised if you seeFlamur copying Malik's new look sometime soon!