Cheaper alternatives to Wesley Fofana
CB/RBChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWesley Fofana's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Wesley Fofana are Mohamed Simakan, Isaak Touré, Ben Godfrey. Mohamed Simakan (RB Leipzig) rates 81/100 as a match at about €22m, below Wesley Fofana's ~€29m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Wesley Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Simakansimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €22m | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 83 | 79 |
| 5 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 31 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 81 | 78 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €20m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 75 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wesley Fofana
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Wesley Fofana?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Wesley Fofana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Wesley Fofana?
Mohamed Simakan offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €22m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Wesley Fofana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Wesley Fofana's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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