Who should replace Youssouf Fofana?
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Fofana's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Youssouf Fofana, the best-fitting central midfielders are Louis Mouton, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Leonardo Bittencourt. Louis Mouton (Angers) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leonardo Bittencourt at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Youssouf Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Doucourésimilar↗ | Everton | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 20 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 28 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 32 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Fofana
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · medium reliability
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssouf Fofana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Louis Mouton (Angers) does the closest job to Youssouf Fofana, at 94/100 on profile. Abdoulaye Doucouré and Leonardo Bittencourt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youssouf Fofana?
Yes — Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Youssouf Fofana?
Doppel learns Youssouf Fofana's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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