Players like Yanis Issoufou
LWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYanis Issoufou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yanis Issoufou are Jan Mlakar, Thierno Ballo, Makan Aïko. Doppel rates Jan Mlakar (Pisa) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Victor Orakpo scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yanis Issoufou is a developing left winger struggling to make an impact in Ligue 2, as reflected in his low Sofascore rating among positional peers. With limited goal contributions and a lack of standout metrics, he has yet to establish himself as a consistent threat. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time across his early career.
Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
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 · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yanis Issoufou
≈ 100% Yanis Issoufou · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 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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