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 October 2026.
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Francois Lajugie is a versatile right-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to engage in attacking play, showcased by his strong performance in aerial duels and successful dribbles. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 50% of his positional peers, he consistently contributes to his team's build-up with accurate crosses and winning possession in the attacking third. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three 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↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Francois Lajugie?
Statistically, Manuel Lama (Granada) is the closest look-alike to Francois Lajugie — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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