Youssouf Fofana alternatives
CM/CDMSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Fofana's profile ↗
Youssouf Fofana is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sevilla in La Liga, with 33 appearances and a market value of €25m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fofana, Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, valued at €1m, and Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, valued at €6m, both demonstrate a similar role with fit scores of 88/100. Other notable options include Mohamed Ihattaren and Nuno Santos, both valued at €3m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 86 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Fofana
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youssouf Fofana?
Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 88/100 match to Youssouf Fofana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youssouf Fofana?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youssouf Fofana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Youssouf 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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