Who should replace Alejandro Francés?
CB/RBReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Francés's profile ↗
Alejandro Francés is a centre-back/right-back for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, aged 24, with a market value of €3m. For those seeking the best replacement for Francés, Vanderson from AS Monaco and Benjamin Henrichs from RB Leipzig both offer a tactical fit of 86/100, making them ideal alternatives. Additionally, Jurriën Timber of Arsenal, with a fit score of 85/100, also presents a strong option for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Lucas Ahijadosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Francés
≈ 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: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Francés?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Vanderson (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Alejandro Francés, at 94/100 on profile. Krépin Diatta and Jurriën Timber follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejandro Francés?
Yes — Lucas Ahijado (Real Oviedo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 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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