Who should replace Sofiane Boufal?
LW/ST/CAMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Boufal's profile ↗
Sofiane Boufal is a left winger/striker for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 17 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Boufal, Teji Savanier (Montpellier, FRA-Ligue 1) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC, ESP-La Liga) provides an excellent alternative with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Barrenetxeasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 25 | €17m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Boufal
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Boufal · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Boufal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Sofiane Boufal, at 94/100 on profile. Azzedine Ounahi and Jesús Rodriguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sofiane Boufal?
Yes — Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sofiane Boufal?
Doppel learns Sofiane Boufal'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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