Who should replace Abu Francis?
CM/CDMCercle Brugge · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbu Francis's profile ↗
Abu Francis is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances and 4 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Francis, players like Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace, fit 79/100) and Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim, fit 78/100) offer similar tactical profiles and capabilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Shea Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 23 | €15m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abu Francis
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abu Francis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Abu Francis, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Robertone and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abu Francis?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abu Francis?
Doppel learns Abu Francis's role profile from his 2024/25 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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