Who should replace Folarin Balogun?
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Folarin Balogun, the best-fitting strikers are Loïs Openda, Elye Wahi, Jean-Philippe Mateta. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Folarin Balogun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 28 | €73m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Folarin Balogun?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Folarin Balogun, at 93/100 on profile. Elye Wahi and Jean-Philippe Mateta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Folarin Balogun?
Yes — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 84/100 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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