Who should replace Folarin Balogun?
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
Folarin Balogun is a striker for AS Monaco in Ligue 1, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Balogun, Santiago Giménez of Feyenoord, with a fit score of 87/100, and Loïs Openda of RB Leipzig, with a fit score of 86/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Folarin Balogun?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) does the closest job to Folarin Balogun, at 95/100 on profile. Loïs Openda and Elye Wahi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Folarin Balogun?
Yes — Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.8m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Folarin Balogun?
Doppel learns Folarin Balogun's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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