Players like Yanis Issoufou
LWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYanis Issoufou's profile ↗
Yanis Issoufou is a left winger for Montpellier in Ligue 2, aged 20, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Issoufou include Jan Mlakar from Pisa, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Mame Thiam from Pendikspor, also with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable options are Thierno Ballo from Millwall and Makan Aïko from Fortuna Sittard, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Yanis Issoufou
Yanis Issoufou is a developing left winger who is still finding his feet in the game. Currently rated in the bottom 9% of his positional peers, his contributions have been limited, with modest goal and assist numbers from 16 appearances. While he shows potential, he struggles with shot creation and successful dribbles, indicating a need for improvement in his attacking impact. His durability is a positive, having missed few games, but he'll need to elevate his performance to become a more effective threat on the wing.
12 players most similar to Yanis Issoufou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Mlakarsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Thierno Ballosimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €5.4m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Makan Aïkosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Teodor Haltviksimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 26 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Joshua Meessimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 30 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Victor Orakposimilar↗ | Nancy | 20 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | David Okerekesimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Felix Vásimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 28 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 83 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yanis Issoufou
≈ 100% Yanis Issoufou · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
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≈ 100% Yanis Issoufou · medium reliability
≈ 100% Yanis Issoufou · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yanis Issoufou?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Mlakar (Pisa) is the closest profile to Yanis Issoufou, with a 79/100 overall match. Thierno Ballo and Makan Aïko are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yanis Issoufou?
Yes. Victor Orakpo (Nancy) plays a similar left winger role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yanis Issoufou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yanis Issoufou's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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