Players like Francis Mac Allister
CM/CDMInstituto De Córdoba · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Mac Allister's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francis Mac Allister are Kevin Ackermann, José Gragera, Alberto Rodríguez. Doppel rates Kevin Ackermann (IF Brommapojkarna) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sergio Álvarez scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francis Mac Allister
Francis Mac Allister is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a key disruptor in the center of the pitch. His strong dueling ability and aerial prowess further solidify his role as a reliable shield for the defense. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 34% of his peers, he may not shine in attack, but his durability—missing only seven games over three seasons—ensures he remains a consistent presence for Instituto De Córdoba.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francis Mac Allister
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Mac Allister
≈ 100% Francis Mac Allister · medium reliability
≈ 100% Francis Mac Allister · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Francis Mac Allister · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francis Mac Allister?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ackermann (IF Brommapojkarna) is the closest profile to Francis Mac Allister, with a 80/100 overall match. José Gragera and Alberto Rodríguez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francis Mac Allister?
Yes. Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francis Mac Allister?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francis Mac Allister's 2025 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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