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M. Fofana

Malick Fofana (Lyon, forward): player profile and stats

Lyon · forward · Belgium · 20 years old

Who is M. Fofana?

M. Fofana – forward, from Belgium, aged 20. Club in 2026/27: Lyon.

This season (2026/27): 16 matches, 3 goals and 0 assists (one goal about every 283 minutes). Internationally: 1 match, 0 goals.

Season 2025/26: 24 matches, 2 goals and 1 assist.

His latest transfer took him from Lyon to Sunderland (31 August 2026).

M. Fofana: 2026/27 season stats

16Apps
3Goals
0Assists
850Minutes
0Yellow cards
0Red cards
6.8Rating

Club competitions

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
UEFA Champions League4102790/07.0
UEFA Europa League3002150/06.3
EFL Cup2101690/07.1
Ligue 1210560/07.3
Premier League5001310/06.6
Total16308500/06.8

National team

CompetitionAppsGAMinsCardsRtg
UEFA Nations League10080/06.5

M. Fofana: detailed stats

24Shots
17Shots on target
268Passes
7Key passes
84%Pass accuracy
13/21Successful dribbles / attempts
43/78Duels won / total
12Tackles
17Fouls won
13Fouls committed

Figures for every club competition in 2026/27, added together.

M. Fofana: 2025/26 season stats

24Apps
2Goals
1Assists
1480Minutes
7.0Rating

M. Fofana: career

ClubPeriod
Sunderland2026
Lyon2023–2025
Gent2021–2022

The list covers senior clubs only, so youth and reserve sides do not appear.

M. Fofana: transfers

DateMoveFee
31 August 2026Lyon → Sunderland
30 August 2026Lyon → Sunderland
10 January 2024Gent → Lyon€ 17M

M. Fofana: injuries and absences

ReasonFromTo
calf injury1 September 20253 September 2025
knee injury20 March 202515 April 2025
hip injury26 January 20257 February 2025
calf injury11 November 202421 November 2024

M. Fofana: frequently asked questions

What is M. Fofana's goal record in 2026/27?

In 16 matches during 2026/27, M. Fofana has 3 goals and 0 assists.

Who is M. Fofana's club?

M. Fofana (forward) is playing for Lyon in 2026/27. Nationality: Belgium.

How old is M. Fofana?

M. Fofana is 20 years of age. Date of birth: 31 March 2005.

Which club did M. Fofana join in his most recent transfer?

He joined Lyon from Gent on 10 January 2024, € 17M.

About M. Fofana

M. Fofana (Belgium) this season: appearances, goals, assists and cards, together with his former clubs, transfers and trophies. He is in the Lyon squad.