Players like Erwan Colas
STLe Mans · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErwan Colas's profile ↗
Erwan Colas is a striker for Le Mans in Ligue 2, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Colas include Myron Boadu from VfL Bochum, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Thierno Barry from Villarreal, with a fit score of 81/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Erwan Colas
Erwan Colas is a creative forward who thrives on generating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, showcasing his ability to influence play from wide positions. Despite being in the bottom tier of his peers in overall quality, his knack for creating opportunities stands out. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erwan Colas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Eliezer Mayendasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 21 | €17m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €4.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erwan Colas
≈ 100% Erwan Colas · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Erwan Colas · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Erwan Colas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erwan Colas?
By Doppel's fit score, Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) is the closest profile to Erwan Colas, with a 80/100 overall match. Eliezer Mayenda and Thierno Barry are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erwan Colas?
Yes. Lion Lauberbach (KV Mechelen) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erwan Colas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erwan Colas'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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