Players like Oladapo Afolayan
RW/CAM/LWBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOladapo Afolayan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oladapo Afolayan are Facundo Buonanotte, Cyril Ngonge, Georginio Rutter. Doppel rates Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Pépé scores 84/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Oladapo Afolayan is a dynamic attacking midfielder and right winger, known for his goal-scoring ability and dribbling prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his positional peers, he excels at finding the net, averaging 9 goals in 31 appearances this season, while also showcasing a strong ability to take on defenders. His durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Blackburn Rovers.
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 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Silassimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oladapo Afolayan
≈ 100% Oladapo Afolayan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Oladapo Afolayan?
Statistically, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Oladapo Afolayan — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Oladapo Afolayan?
By Doppel's fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) is the closest profile to Oladapo Afolayan, with a 85/100 overall match. Cyril Ngonge and Georginio Rutter are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oladapo Afolayan?
Yes. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.6m.
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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