Players like Francois Lajugie
RB/CBAnnecy FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancois Lajugie's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francois Lajugie are Manuel Lama, Gabriele Guarino, Andrea Tiritiello. Doppel rates Manuel Lama (Granada) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francois Lajugie
Francois Lajugie is an aerially dominant right-back who excels in winning duels and making successful dribbles, showcasing his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom tier of his positional peers, he stands out in specific areas like possession recovery in the attacking third and accurate crossing. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francois Lajugie
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francois Lajugie
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francois Lajugie?
By Doppel's fit score, Manuel Lama (Granada) is the closest profile to Francois Lajugie, with a 81/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Andrea Tiritiello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francois Lajugie?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar right back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francois Lajugie?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francois Lajugie's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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