Players like Gonçalo Franco
CM/CDMMoreirense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Franco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonçalo Franco are Noah Naujoks, Paxten Aaronson, Muammer Sarıkaya. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 83/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gonçalo Franco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 2 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Franco
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Franco?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Gonçalo Franco, with a 83/100 overall match. Paxten Aaronson and Muammer Sarıkaya are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonçalo Franco?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonçalo Franco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonçalo Franco's 2023/24 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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