Who should replace Malick Fofana?
LW/LMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Fofana's profile ↗
Malick Fofana is a left winger/left midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League. For those seeking the best replacement for Fofana, Pedro Gonçalves from Sporting CP offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Sebastian Nanasi of RC Strasbourg and Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig both provide alternatives with fit scores of 82/100. Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town also stands out as a viable option with a similar fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Andreas Schjelderupsimilar↗ | Benfica | 22 | €31m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ferran Jutglàsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Fofana
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Malick Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Fofana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) does the closest job to Malick Fofana, at 91/100 on profile. Sebastian Nanasi and Antonio Nusa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Fofana?
Yes — Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.8m, a 83/100 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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