Cheaper alternatives to Malick Fofana
LW/LMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Fofana's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Malick Fofana are Ben Brereton Díaz, João Félix, Arijon Ibrahimović. Ben Brereton Díaz (Sheffield United) rates 82/100 as a match at about €4.8m, below Malick Fofana's ~€29m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Malick Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €11m | 83 | 82 |
| 4 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Alassane Pléasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 20 | €19m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 31 | €16m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Malick Fofana?
Alassane Pléa (Borussia M'gladbach) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.6m with a 81/100 match to Malick Fofana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Malick Fofana?
Ben Brereton Díaz offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €4.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Malick Fofana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Malick Fofana's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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