Players like Yahia Fofana
GKAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYahia Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yahia Fofana are Obed Nkambadio, Jesús Owono, Luca Zidane. Doppel rates Obed Nkambadio (Paris FC) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jesús Owono scores 79/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yahia Fofana is a highly effective shot-stopping goalkeeper, excelling in preventing goals with a remarkable ability to read the game and make crucial saves. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his peers, he demonstrates elite prowess in goals prevented per 90 minutes and has shown reliability by missing no games over the last three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his overall durability and strong performances make him a standout presence in goal.
Strengths: Goals prevented, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yahia Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jesús Owonosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €900k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Luca Zidanesimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Rome Jayden Owusu-Odurosimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Gianluigi Donnarummasimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €46m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 33 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Etienne Vaessensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 31 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | André Onanasimilar↗ | Manchester United | 30 | €9.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Andreas Gianniotissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 34 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Marcos Hernán Peanosimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 28 | €2.1m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yahia Fofana
≈ 100% Yahia Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clean sheet %
≈ 100% Yahia Fofana · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Yahia Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yahia Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Obed Nkambadio (Paris FC) is the closest profile to Yahia Fofana, with a 81/100 overall match. Jesús Owono and Luca Zidane are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yahia Fofana?
Yes. Jesús Owono (FC Andorra) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 79/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yahia Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yahia Fofana's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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