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Players like Oladapo Afolayan

RW/CAM/LWFC St. Pauli · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOladapo Afolayan's profile ↗

The players most similar to Oladapo Afolayan are Cyril Ngonge, Georginio Rutter, Nicolas Pépé. Doppel rates Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Oladapo Afolayan

Oladapo Afolayan is a dynamic attacking midfielder and right winger, known for his goal-scoring prowess and ability to take on defenders. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers, he consistently finds the net, averaging 9 goals this season, while also showcasing his dribbling skills (top 19%). His durability is impressive, missing only 3 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Blackburn Rovers. Afolayan’s ability to create danger in the final third is undeniable, even if his passing metrics could improve.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Oladapo Afolayan

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Cyril Ngongesimilar↗SSC Napoli26€6.8m9382
2Georginio Ruttersimilar↗Leeds United24€31m9283
3Nicolas Pépésimilar↗Villarreal31€6.6m9284
4Brajan Grudasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0522€29m9184
5Sami Ouaissasimilar↗NEC Nijmegen22€8.2m9184
6Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗Atalanta25€27m9182
7Julio Encisosimilar↗RC Strasbourg22€24m9083
8Silassimilar↗VfB Stuttgart28€2.1m9083
9Iscosimilar↗Real Betis34€3.6m8982
10Daniel Maldinisimilar↗Atalanta25€9.6m8982
11Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗Lille27€9.5m8982
12Xavi Simonssimilar↗RB Leipzig23€43m8983

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Oladapo Afolayan

1. Cyril NgongeSSC Napoli82/100

≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90

2. Georginio RutterLeeds United83/100

≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating

3. Nicolas PépéVillarreal84/100

≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Oladapo Afolayan?

By Doppel's fit score, Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) is the closest profile to Oladapo Afolayan, with a 82/100 overall match. Georginio Rutter and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Oladapo Afolayan?

Yes. Silas (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar right winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Oladapo Afolayan?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oladapo Afolayan's 2024/25 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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