Cheaper alternatives to Francis Coquelin
CMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Coquelin's profile ↗
Francis Coquelin is a central midfielder for Nantes in Ligue 1, currently valued at €1m with 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Coquelin, players like Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa, who has a fit score of 79/100 and is also valued at €1m, and Manolo Portanova from Reggiana, with a fit score of 78/100 and no market value, could be suitable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 77 | 78 |
| 3 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 83 | 77 |
| 5 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 75 | 76 |
| 7 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 82 | 76 |
| 8 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Coquelin
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Francis Coquelin?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Francis Coquelin.
Who is the best-value alternative to Francis Coquelin?
Thiago Ojeda offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Francis Coquelin?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Francis Coquelin'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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