Malick Fofana alternatives
LW/LMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Fofana's profile ↗
Malick Fofana is a left winger/left midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fofana, Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar offers a similar role at a market value of €1m, achieving a fit score of 85/100. Additionally, Arijon Ibrahimović at FC Augsburg and Félix Correia of Lille, both valued at €10m, are budget options with fit scores of 84/100, making them viable replacements.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €9.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Manor Solomonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 27 | €7.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Malick Fofana?
Willian (Grêmio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Malick Fofana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Malick Fofana?
Patrick Brouwer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €700k.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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