Players like Gonçalo Franco
CM/CDMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Franco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonçalo Franco are Ayoni Santos, Lawrence Agyekum, Joel Silva. Doppel rates Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gonçalo Franco is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a vital disruptor in the heart of the midfield. Despite ranking in the bottom 35% of his positional peers overall, he stands out with impressive duels won and possession recovery in the attacking third, showcasing his aggressive approach and work rate. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the past three seasons, Franco is a reliable presence who can anchor his team's defensive efforts.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonçalo Franco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Franco
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Franco · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Franco?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Gonçalo Franco, with a 83/100 overall match. Lawrence Agyekum and Joel Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonçalo Franco?
Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonçalo Franco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonçalo Franco's 2025/26 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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