Players like Michael Folorunsho
CM/CAMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Folorunsho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Folorunsho are Mathias Honsak, Danny Namaso, Rachid Kouda. Doppel rates Mathias Honsak (1. FC Heidenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Michael Folorunsho is a tenacious central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning ability and aerial prowess, ranking in the top 3% for duels won. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, he demonstrates a knack for scoring, with a solid output of 5 goals this season. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Folorunsho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €5.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Benedict Hollerbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €7.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €8.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Folorunsho
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Folorunsho?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathias Honsak (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Michael Folorunsho, with a 83/100 overall match. Danny Namaso and Rachid Kouda 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 85/100 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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