Players like Wesley Fofana
CB/RBChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWesley Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wesley Fofana are Syb Van Ottele, James Tarkowski, Giorgio Scalvini. Doppel rates Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Wesley Fofana is a commanding centre-back with an aggressive, front-foot playing style, excelling in aerial duels and defensive clearances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top half of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite defensive metrics, winning duels and consistently impacting the game. However, his injury record raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Fofana's ability to dominate physically makes him a key asset in any defensive setup.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: 106 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wesley Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wesley Fofana
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wesley Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Wesley Fofana, with a 83/100 overall match. James Tarkowski and Giorgio Scalvini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wesley Fofana?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wesley Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wesley Fofana's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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