Players like Mamadou Fofana
CBAmiens SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mamadou Fofana are Bojan Kovačević, Marcel Beifus, Aritz Arambarri. Doppel rates Bojan Kovačević (Cádiz) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrien Pinot scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana is a composed ball-playing centre-back, excelling at distributing accurate long balls, placing him in the top 14% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he stands out as a reliable defensive presence, contributing significantly in build-up play while demonstrating impressive durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. Although his aerial duels could improve, his ability to orchestrate from the back makes him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mamadou Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Ulrik Fredriksensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Fofana
≈ 100% Mamadou Fofana · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Fofana · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Fofana · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Bojan Kovačević (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Mamadou Fofana, with a 80/100 overall match. Marcel Beifus and Aritz Arambarri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mamadou Fofana?
Yes. Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mamadou Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mamadou Fofana's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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