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 September 2026.
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Francois Lajugie is a versatile right-back with a strong aerial presence, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air and win duels effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 50% of his peers, he demonstrates solid reliability and offers a dual threat offensively with successful dribbles and accurate crosses. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons, which could affect his team's defensive stability.
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 · 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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