Who should replace Rafael Leão?
LW/STAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Leão's profile ↗
Rafael Leão is a left winger/striker for AC Milan in Serie A, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Leão, Victor Okoh Boniface from Bayer 04 Leverkusen stands out with a fit score of 87/100, followed closely by Hugo Ekitiké and Omar Marmoush, both from Eintracht Frankfurt, with fit scores of 85/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Leão
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Leão?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Rafael Leão, at 94/100 on profile. Omar Marmoush and Victor Okoh Boniface follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Leão?
Yes — Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €5.5m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Leão?
Doppel learns Rafael Leão'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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