Players like Abu Francis
CM/CDMCercle Brugge · 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 September 2026.
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Abu Francis is a combative defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and tackling, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. With his Sofascore rating placing him in the top 45% of his peers, he consistently showcases his ability to disrupt opposition play and win crucial duels. While his offensive contributions are limited, his durability remains a concern, having missed significant time due to injuries over the past three seasons. Nevertheless, when fit, he brings tenacity and reliability to any midfield.
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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 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 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 (CD Castellón) 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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