Players like Francho Serrano
CMReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancho Serrano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francho Serrano are Habib Diarra, Simone Pontisso, Edenilson. Doppel rates Habib Diarra (RC Strasbourg) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edenilson scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francho Serrano
Francho Serrano is a creative playmaking midfielder known for his vision and ability to generate big chances, ranking in the top 9% among his peers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 43%, his accurate crossing (top 25%) showcases his delivery skills. Despite a lack of defensive metrics, his reliability is evident with only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a durable option for any squad.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francho Serrano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 37 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francho Serrano
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francho Serrano?
By Doppel's fit score, Habib Diarra (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Francho Serrano, with a 84/100 overall match. Simone Pontisso and Edenilson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francho Serrano?
Yes. Edenilson (Grêmio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francho Serrano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francho Serrano's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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