Who should replace Alejandro Francés?
CB/RBGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Francés's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alejandro Francés, the best-fitting centre backs are Reece James, Vanderson, Benjamin Henrichs. Reece James (Chelsea) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Paul Joly at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alejandro Francés
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Jamessimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €63m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €73m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Paul Jolysimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €5.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Mohamed Simakansimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Pascal Stenzelsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Francés
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Francés?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Reece James (Chelsea) does the closest job to Alejandro Francés, at 92/100 on profile. Vanderson and Benjamin Henrichs follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejandro Francés?
Yes — Paul Joly (Auxerre) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alejandro Francés?
Doppel learns Alejandro Francés's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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