Players like Abu Francis
CM/CDMToulouse · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbu Francis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abu Francis are Lucas Robertone, Anouar El Azzouzi, Jefferson Lerma. Doppel rates Lucas Robertone (Almería) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Abu Francis is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and aerial prowess. Ranking in the top 45% among his peers, he excels in duels and tackles, making him a key disruptor in midfield. While he may not contribute significantly to the scoresheet, his ability to win challenges and intercept play stands out, though his injury history raises concerns about reliability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abu Francis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abu Francis
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abu Francis?
Statistically, Lucas Robertone (Almería) is the closest look-alike to Abu Francis — a 78/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abu Francis?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Robertone (Almería) is the closest profile to Abu Francis, with a 78/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Jefferson Lerma are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abu Francis?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abu Francis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abu Francis's 2024/25 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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