Who should replace Johan Bakayoko?
RWRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Bakayoko's profile ↗
Johan Bakayoko is a right winger for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 2 goals recorded in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bakayoko, Rodrygo from Real Madrid offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Donyell Malen from AS Roma also presents a strong option with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Bakayoko include Dodi Lukebakio and Derensili Sanches Fernandes, providing various alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Dodi Lukebakiosimilar↗ | Benfica | 29 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Mbayesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 18 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Federico Bernardeschisimilar↗ | Bologna | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Pedro Netosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €58m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Estêvãosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 19 | €82m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Juventus | 27 | €9.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Silassimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Bakayoko
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Bakayoko · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johan Bakayoko?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrygo (Real Madrid) does the closest job to Johan Bakayoko, at 92/100 on profile. Donyell Malen and Dodi Lukebakio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Johan Bakayoko?
Yes — Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 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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