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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · AC Milan.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 33 | 2 | 3 | 2217 | 6.61 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.75 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 6.9 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6.5 |
Scout report
Y. Fofana is a 27-year-old central midfielder at AC Milan, rated 67.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 179th of 388 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (68.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.6 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Fofana.
Judged on this season alone, Fofana graded 37 — a strong campaign that ranks top 28% of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 2.598 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 44 → 37). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 68, 29th of 68 of the 68 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 27 Fofana is in his prime years, and a market index of 42 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · AC Milan finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.6 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 68.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.2 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 67.8, Fofana carries the 29th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 68. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.6 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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