Players like Sofiane Boufal
LW/ST/CAMLe Havre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Boufal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sofiane Boufal are Xavi Simons, Teji Savanier, Arijon Ibrahimović. Doppel rates Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) a 80/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 79/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sofiane Boufal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 87 | 80 |
| 2 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 82 | 77 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Boufal
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Boufal?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Sofiane Boufal, with a 80/100 overall match. Teji Savanier and Arijon Ibrahimović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sofiane Boufal?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sofiane Boufal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sofiane Boufal's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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