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Auxerre· 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sékou Fofana

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Solid Defender

1.66Tkl/90

1.66KP/90

Based on 1,670 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Sékou Fofana

Ylies Aradj95% match
Toulouse · Ligue 1
Alexander Nollenberger95% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Jan-Hendrik Marx

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Sékou Fofana:

Ylies Aradj(95% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Alexander Nollenberger(95% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90).
Jan-Hendrik Marx(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Toulouse · Ligue 1

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

vs Fofana: 2y younger

95% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sékou Fofana?▼

The top alternatives to Sékou Fofana based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ylies Aradj, Alexander Nollenberger, Jan-Hendrik Marx, Sebastian Stolze, Vitalie Becker. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Sékou Fofana in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sékou Fofana in 2026 include Ylies Aradj (N/A), Alexander Nollenberger (N/A), Jan-Hendrik Marx (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sékou Fofana play and who plays similarly?▼

Sékou Fofana plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ylies Aradj (France, N/A); Alexander Nollenberger (Germany, N/A); Jan-Hendrik Marx (Germany, N/A); Sebastian Stolze (Germany, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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