Gonçalo Franco alternatives
CM/CDMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Franco's profile ↗
Gonçalo Franco is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Swansea City in the Championship, with 45 appearances, 3 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Franco, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 85/100, are notable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Franco
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gonçalo Franco?
Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Gonçalo Franco.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gonçalo Franco?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gonçalo Franco?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gonçalo Franco's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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