Players like Folarin Balogun
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
The players most similar to Folarin Balogun are Santiago Giménez, Loïs Openda, Elye Wahi. Doppel rates Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Folarin Balogun is a dynamic goal-scoring striker known for his ability to create and convert chances. Despite ranking in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, he excels in shots and big chances created, showcasing his attacking prowess and instinct in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games recently. When fit, he can be a potent offensive weapon for AS Monaco, capable of influencing matches with his goal contributions.
Strengths: Shots, Big chances created, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 52 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Folarin Balogun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Folarin Balogun?
Statistically, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) is the closest look-alike to Folarin Balogun — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Folarin Balogun?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) is the closest profile to Folarin Balogun, with a 87/100 overall match. Loïs Openda and Elye Wahi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Folarin Balogun?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 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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