Players like Ibrahim Fofana
CMAmiens SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahim Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ibrahim Fofana are Abdoulaye Kanté, Javi Villar, Duccio Degli Innocenti. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javi Villar scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ibrahim Fofana is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 25% of his positional peers. While his overall Sofascore rating indicates he's in the lower tier of quality, his ability to disrupt opposition play is noteworthy. However, his contributions in the final third are limited, and his injury history raises concerns about his reliability. Despite these challenges, Fofana's defensive prowess remains a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ibrahim Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahim Fofana
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≈ 100% Ibrahim Fofana · medium reliability
≈ 100% Ibrahim Fofana · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahim Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) is the closest profile to Ibrahim Fofana, with a 80/100 overall match. Javi Villar and Duccio Degli Innocenti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ibrahim Fofana?
Yes. Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ibrahim Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ibrahim Fofana's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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