Players like Michael Folorunsho
CM/CAMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Folorunsho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Folorunsho are Daniel Maldini, Kevin Sessa, Jérémy Le Douaron. Doppel rates Daniel Maldini (Atalanta) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Michael Folorunsho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €9.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Jérémy Le Douaronsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €8.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Zeki Amdounisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Folorunsho
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Folorunsho?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Maldini (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Michael Folorunsho, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Jérémy Le Douaron are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Folorunsho?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Folorunsho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Folorunsho's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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