Players like Sofiane Boufal
LW/ST/CAMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Boufal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sofiane Boufal are Azzedine Ounahi, Jesús Rodriguez, Teji Savanier. Doppel rates Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sofiane Boufal is a creative left winger with a knack for playmaking, showcasing elite vision and technical ability to generate scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his peers, he excels in big chance creation and key passes, making him a vital asset in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. When fit, Boufal's aerial prowess and duel-winning ability further enhance his dynamic attacking profile.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 56 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sofiane Boufal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Boufal
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, 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, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Boufal?
By Doppel's fit score, Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Sofiane Boufal, with a 81/100 overall match. Jesús Rodriguez and Teji Savanier 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 84/100 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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