Players like Youssouf Fofana
CM/CDMSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Fofana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youssouf Fofana are Louis Mouton, Gabri Veiga, Senny Mayulu. Doppel rates Louis Mouton (Angers) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samu scores 86/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Youssouf Fofana is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning ability and dribbling skills, making him a key asset in both defensive and attacking transitions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in possession recovery in the attacking third, showcasing his relentless energy and tactical intelligence. While finishing is not his strong suit, Fofana's durability is noteworthy, having missed only six games over the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Touches. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youssouf Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Gabri Veigasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €29m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Fofana
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Youssouf Fofana?
Statistically, Louis Mouton (Angers) is the closest look-alike to Youssouf Fofana — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Youssouf Fofana?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Mouton (Angers) is the closest profile to Youssouf Fofana, with a 86/100 overall match. Gabri Veiga and Senny Mayulu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssouf Fofana?
Yes. Samu (Vitória SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Youssouf Fofana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youssouf Fofana's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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