Players like Malick Fofana
LW/LMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Malick Fofana are Pedro Gonçalves, Sebastian Nanasi, Antonio Nusa. Doppel rates Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 83/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Malick Fofana is a dynamic left winger with a keen eye for creating chances and scoring, making him a valuable asset in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate passing and high pressing, regularly winning possession in advanced areas. Despite some concerns over his aerial ability, his knack for contributing to goals and assists makes him a potent threat; however, his injury history raises questions about his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third, xG + xA. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Malick Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Andreas Schjelderupsimilar↗ | Benfica | 22 | €31m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ferran Jutglàsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) is the closest profile to Malick Fofana, with a 83/100 overall match. Sebastian Nanasi and Antonio Nusa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malick Fofana?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar left winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malick Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Malick Fofana'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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