Players like Johan Bakayoko
RWRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Bakayoko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johan Bakayoko are Rodrygo, Donyell Malen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes. Doppel rates Rodrygo (Real Madrid) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Derensili Sanches Fernandes scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Johan Bakayoko is a dynamic dribbling winger, excelling in creating chances and finishing in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he boasts impressive metrics, including successful dribbles and accurate passes that highlight his ability to impact games significantly. His reliability on the pitch is evident with only eight games missed in the last three seasons, making him an indispensable asset for RB Leipzig.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johan Bakayoko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Mbayesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Estêvãosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 19 | €82m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Juventus | 27 | €9.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Silassimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Wilfried Gnontosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Bakayoko
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Johan Bakayoko?
Statistically, Rodrygo (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Johan Bakayoko — a 85/100 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 Johan Bakayoko?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrygo (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Johan Bakayoko, with a 85/100 overall match. Donyell Malen and Derensili Sanches Fernandes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johan Bakayoko?
Yes. Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johan Bakayoko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johan Bakayoko's 2025/26 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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