Who should replace Louis Mafouta?
STGuingamp · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLouis Mafouta's profile ↗
Louis Mafouta is a striker for Guingamp in Ligue 2, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Mafouta, Kevin Viveros from Athletico offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100. Other notable options include Martijn Kaars from 1. FC Magdeburg with a fit score of 79/100 and Frederik Ihler from IF Elfsborg, who has a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Louis Mafouta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederik Ihlersimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 23 | €1.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €3.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Matt Goddensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 35 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Timothé Nkadasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €1.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Damion Downssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Antonio Raimondosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Louis Mafouta
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Louis Mafouta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Frederik Ihler (IF Elfsborg) does the closest job to Louis Mafouta, at 93/100 on profile. Martijn Kaars and Matt Godden follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Louis Mafouta?
Yes — Matt Godden (Coventry City) plays a similar striker role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Louis Mafouta?
Doppel learns Louis Mafouta'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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