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 in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Francis, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100. Other notable options include Julien De Sart of KAA Gent and Lucas Robertone from Almería, both providing solid alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Abu Francis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julien De Sartsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 32 | €5.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Shea Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 23 | €15m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abu Francis
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Abu Francis · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abu Francis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julien De Sart (KAA Gent) does the closest job to Abu Francis, at 92/100 on profile. Lucas Robertone and Beñat Gerenabarrena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abu Francis?
Yes — Mamadou Diagne (Västerås SK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, 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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