Players like Francis Coquelin
CMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Coquelin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francis Coquelin are Idrissa Touré, Kevin Sessa, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Idrissa Touré (Pisa) a 77/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 76/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Francis Coquelin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 82 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 72 | 76 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 76 |
| 4 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 78 | 76 |
| 5 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 75 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 72 | 75 |
| 7 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 78 | 74 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 82 | 74 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 73 | 74 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Coquelin
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francis Coquelin?
By Doppel's fit score, Idrissa Touré (Pisa) is the closest profile to Francis Coquelin, with a 77/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francis Coquelin?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francis Coquelin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francis Coquelin'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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