Cheaper alternatives to Gonçalo Franco
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 in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Franco, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, or Filip Krastev, also from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a similar fit score.
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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↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 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, Aerial duels won /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 (Darmstadt 98) 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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