Who should replace Johan Bakayoko?
RWPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Bakayoko's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Johan Bakayoko, the best-fitting right wingers are Donyell Malen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Rodrygo. Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alen Halilović at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Johan Bakayoko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dodi Lukebakiosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €14m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Mbayesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | €29m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Alen Halilovićsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 30 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €54m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Silassimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Bakayoko
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johan Bakayoko?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Johan Bakayoko, at 91/100 on profile. Derensili Sanches Fernandes and Rodrygo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Johan Bakayoko?
Yes — Alen Halilović (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Johan Bakayoko?
Doppel learns Johan Bakayoko's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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