Players like Rayan Fofana
STRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRayan Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rayan Fofana are Carlos Espí, Beto, Daniel Maldini. Doppel rates Carlos Espí (Levante UD) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nuno Da Costa scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Rayan Fofana
Rayan Fofana is a potent, goal-hungry striker, showcasing his scoring instincts with impressive metrics in shots and non-penalty goals. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 37% among peers, he excels in duels and successful dribbles, highlighting his tenacity and ability to create opportunities in tight spaces. With only a few games missed in the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability, making him a player to watch as he continues to develop his game.
Strengths: Shots, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rayan Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rayan Fofana
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rayan Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Espí (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Rayan Fofana, with a 82/100 overall match. Beto and Daniel Maldini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rayan Fofana?
Yes. Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rayan Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rayan Fofana's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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