Who should replace Malick Fofana?
LW/LMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Malick Fofana, the best-fitting left wingers are Sebastian Nanasi, Williot Swedberg, Alassane Pléa. Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jean-Luc Dompé at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Malick Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Nanasi | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Williot Swedberg | Celta Vigo | 20 | €19m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Alassane Pléa | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Jean-Luc Dompé | Hamburger SV | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Ben Brereton Díaz | Sheffield United | 24 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Serge Gnabry | FC Bayern München | 29 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Jakub Kamiński | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Alex Baena | Villarreal | 23 | €43m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Sofiane Diop | Nice | 25 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 23 | €42m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mykhailo Mudryk | Chelsea | 22 | €42m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Antonio Nusa | RB Leipzig | 20 | €31m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Fofana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Malick Fofana, at 91/100 on profile. Williot Swedberg and Alassane Pléa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Fofana?
Yes — Jean-Luc Dompé (Hamburger SV) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.4m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Malick Fofana?
Doppel learns Malick Fofana's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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