Players like Michael Obafemi
STPlymouth Argyle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Obafemi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Obafemi are Martin Lecolier, Kevin Cabral, Mario Soberón. Doppel rates Martin Lecolier (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Diego Collado scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Michael Obafemi
Michael Obafemi profiles as a pressing forward, adept at winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing a strong work rate despite a challenging season in front of goal. Currently rated in the bottom 7% of his positional peers, his contributions have been limited, with only 2 goals in 29 appearances. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. He'll need to rediscover his scoring touch to elevate his impact at Plymouth Argyle.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Obafemi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Lecoliersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 23 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Kevin Cabralsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Mario Soberónsimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 29 | €700k | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Samed Baždarsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Will Lankshearsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 21 | €6.8m | 86 | 74 |
| 6 | Nicholas Pierinisimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Diego Colladosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 25 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Henrik Udahlsimilar↗ | HamKam | 29 | €500k | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Roberto Lópezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Hacene Benalisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €300k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Richmond Tachiesimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €500k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Obafemi?
By Doppel's fit score, Martin Lecolier (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Michael Obafemi, with a 78/100 overall match. Kevin Cabral and Mario Soberón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Obafemi?
Yes. Diego Collado (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar striker role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Obafemi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Obafemi's 2024/25 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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