Who should replace Francho Serrano?
CMReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancho Serrano's profile ↗
Francho Serrano is a central midfielder for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, with 34 appearances, 1 goal, and 6 assists during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Serrano, Habib Diarra from RC Strasbourg and Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro both offer a tactical fit score of 84/100, making them strong candidates for a similar role.
Best replacements for Francho Serrano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 37 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Finn Ole Beckersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francho Serrano
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Francho Serrano · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francho Serrano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Habib Diarra (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Francho Serrano, at 93/100 on profile. Ozan Kökçü and Simone Pontisso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francho Serrano?
Yes — Edenilson (Grêmio) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francho Serrano?
Doppel learns Francho Serrano's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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