Players like Rafael Leão
LW/STAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Leão's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Leão are Hugo Ekitiké, Omar Marmoush, Victor Okoh Boniface. Doppel rates Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Victor Okoh Boniface scores 87/100 at about €5.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rafael Leão is an explosive dribbling winger with a knack for creating opportunities, thriving as a dynamic playmaker in the final third. His top 8% Sofascore rating highlights his elite quality, bolstered by exceptional metrics in big chances created and successful dribbles. Despite a history of missed games due to injury, his ability to impact matches with both goals and assists makes him a key asset for AC Milan.
Strengths: Big chances created, Successful dribbles, Key passes. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Leão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Leão
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Leão?
By Doppel's fit score, Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Rafael Leão, with a 85/100 overall match. Omar Marmoush and Victor Okoh Boniface are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Leão?
Yes. Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar left winger role and rates 87/100 at roughly €5.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Leão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Leão'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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