Who should replace Wesley Fofana?
CB/RBChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWesley Fofana's profile ↗
Wesley Fofana is a centre-back/right-back for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 25 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Fofana, Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while James Tarkowski from Everton also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wesley Fofana
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wesley Fofana · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wesley Fofana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Wesley Fofana, at 91/100 on profile. James Tarkowski and Giorgio Scalvini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wesley Fofana?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wesley Fofana?
Doppel learns Wesley Fofana's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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