Players like Folarin Balogun
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
The players most similar to Folarin Balogun are Loïs Openda, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Myron Boadu. Doppel rates Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 84/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Folarin Balogun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Folarin Balogun?
By Doppel's fit score, Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Folarin Balogun, with a 85/100 overall match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Myron Boadu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Folarin Balogun?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Folarin Balogun?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Folarin Balogun's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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