Who should replace Michael Folorunsho?
CM/CAMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Folorunsho's profile ↗
Michael Folorunsho is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A, with 27 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Folorunsho, Mathias Honsak of 1. FC Heidenheim, with a fit score of 83/100, stands out as a strong alternative, alongside Danny Namaso from Auxerre, who has a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €5.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Giacomo Olzersimilar↗ | Pescara | 25 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Benedict Hollerbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €7.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Folorunsho
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Folorunsho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathias Honsak (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Michael Folorunsho, at 93/100 on profile. Danny Namaso and Rachid Kouda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Folorunsho?
Yes — Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Folorunsho?
Doppel learns Michael Folorunsho's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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