Who should replace Youssouf Fofana?
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Fofana's profile ↗
Youssouf Fofana is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Fofana, Louis Mouton from Angers offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while James McAtee from Sheffield United and Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabri Veigasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €29m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 32 | €3.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Fofana
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /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. Leonardo Bittencourt and James McAtee 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 83/100 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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