Who is M. Fofana?
M. Fofana is a midfielder from Belgium (20 years old); in 2026/27 he plays for Sunderland.
In the 2026/27 season: 17 matches, 3 goals and 0 assists (a goal roughly every 313 minutes). For the national team: 1 match and 0 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 24 matches, 2 goals and 1 assist.
Latest transfer: from Lyon to Sunderland (31 August 2026).
M. Fofana: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 169 | 0/0 | 7.1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 279 | 0/0 | 6.9 |
| UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0/0 | 6.4 |
| Ligue 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 56 | 0/0 | 7.3 |
| Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0/0 | 6.6 |
| Total | 17 | 3 | 0 | 940 | 0/0 | 6.7 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0/0 | 6.5 |
M. Fofana: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
M. Fofana: 2025/26 season stats
M. Fofana: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Sunderland | 2026 |
 Lyon | 2023–2025 |
 Gent | 2021–2022 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
M. Fofana: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | Lyon → Sunderland | |
| 30 August 2026 | Lyon → Sunderland | |
| 10 January 2024 | Gent → Lyon | € 17M |
M. Fofana: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| calf injury | 1 September 2025 | 3 September 2025 |
| knee injury | 20 March 2025 | 15 April 2025 |
| hip injury | 26 January 2025 | 7 February 2025 |
| calf injury | 11 November 2024 | 21 November 2024 |
M. Fofana: frequently asked questions
How many goals has M. Fofana scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, M. Fofana has 3 goals and 0 assists in 17 matches.
Which club does M. Fofana play for?
M. Fofana (midfielder) plays for Sunderland in 2026/27. Nationality: Belgium.
How old is M. Fofana?
M. Fofana is 20 years old. Date of birth: 31 March 2005.
What was M. Fofana's latest transfer?
From Gent to Lyon, 10 January 2024, € 17M.
About M. Fofana
Here are the numbers for M. Fofana (Belgium): appearances, goals, assists and cards this season, plus the clubs of his career, transfers and trophies won. He is part of the Sunderland squad.