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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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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Silassimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oladapo Afolayan
≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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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