Players like Francesco Folino
CBJuve Stabia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Folino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Folino are Adrien Pinot, Matej Maglica, Nathaniel Phillips. Doppel rates Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 77/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francesco Folino
Francesco Folino is a dynamic attacking centre-back, showcasing a knack for scoring with an impressive tally of non-penalty goals, placing him in the top 7% of his peers. His overall performance ranks him in the top 21%, highlighting his quality and reliability on the pitch. With only four games missed over the past three seasons, Folino is a durable asset for any side, although his defensive metrics suggest he may need to sharpen his tackling and interception skills to fully round out his game.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Folino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Folino
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · medium reliability
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Folino?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Francesco Folino, with a 77/100 overall match. Matej Maglica and Nathaniel Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Folino?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Folino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Folino's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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