Who should replace Rayan Fofana?
STRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRayan Fofana's profile ↗
Rayan Fofana is a striker for RC Lens in Ligue 1, having made 25 appearances and scored 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Fofana include Carlos Espí from Levante UD, with a fit score of 82/100, and Beto from Everton, also at 82/100. Additionally, Daniel Maldini from Atalanta offers a tactical fit of 81/100, making these players suitable alternatives for similar roles.
Best replacements for Rayan Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rayan Fofana
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rayan Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rayan Fofana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Espí (Levante UD) does the closest job to Rayan Fofana, at 92/100 on profile. Beto and Daniel Maldini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rayan Fofana?
Yes — Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rayan Fofana?
Doppel learns Rayan Fofana's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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