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, with 29 appearances, 9 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Leão include Victor Okoh Boniface from SV Werder Bremen, with a fit score of 87/100, and Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool FC, who has a fit score of 85/100. These players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €87m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 93 | 83 |
* 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: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafael Leão · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Leão?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Rafael Leão, at 94/100 on profile. Donyell Malen and Omar Marmoush follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Leão?
Yes — Victor Okoh Boniface (SV Werder Bremen) 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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