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 Ben Brereton Díaz, Alex Baena, João Félix. Doppel rates Ben Brereton Díaz (Sheffield United) a 82/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Vincenzo Grifo scores 81/100 at about €3.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Malick Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 23 | €43m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €11m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 23 | €42m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Alassane Pléasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 21 | €44m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €68m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Brereton Díaz (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Malick Fofana, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Baena and João Félix are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malick Fofana?
Yes. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.7m.
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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