Players like Rayan Fofana
STLe Havre · 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 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of November 2026.
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Rayan Fofana is a dynamic, aggressive striker known for his goal-scoring instincts and tenacity in duels. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35%, he excels in shots and non-penalty goals, showcasing his ability to find the net consistently. His strong dribbling skills further enhance his attacking threat, making him a lively presence in the final third. While he may need to improve his playmaking abilities, his reliability, having missed only a handful of games, adds to his appeal as a durable forward.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Rayan Fofana?
Statistically, Carlos Espí (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Rayan Fofana — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 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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