Players like Malick Fofana
LW/LMOlympique Lyonnais · 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 October 2026.
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Malick Fofana is an incisive left winger, thriving as a creative force in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate passes and generating goal-scoring opportunities, showcasing his ability to influence matches with 5 goals and 4 assists this season. While injury issues have limited his availability, his dynamic play and ability to win possession in advanced areas make him a valuable asset for Olympique Lyonnais.
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↗ | West Ham United | 25 | €49m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €43m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ferran Jutglàsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 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, xG + xA /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 closest look-alike to Malick Fofana?
Statistically, Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) is the closest look-alike to Malick Fofana — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (RC Lens) 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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