Who should replace Arsène Kouassi?
LM/LBLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArsène Kouassi's profile ↗
Arsène Kouassi is a left midfielder/left-back for Lorient in Ligue 1, with 31 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Kouassi effectively include Germán Valera from Elche, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais, with a fit score of 86/100. For those seeking alternatives, Hugo Picard and Matheus Pereira also present solid tactical fits at 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Picardsimilar↗ | Troyes | 23 | €2.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 26 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Hull City | 27 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Bocatsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 27 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 91 | 90 |
| 8 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arsène Kouassi
≈ 100% Arsène Kouassi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Arsène Kouassi · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Arsène Kouassi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arsène Kouassi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Picard (Troyes) does the closest job to Arsène Kouassi, at 94/100 on profile. Matheus Pereira and Germán Valera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arsène Kouassi?
Yes — Matheus Pereira (Santa Clara) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arsène Kouassi?
Doppel learns Arsène Kouassi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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