Who should replace Francesco Folino?
CBCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Folino's profile ↗
Francesco Folino is a centre-back for Cremonese in Serie A, having made 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Folino, who can fit into a similar role, include Adrien Pinot from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale with a fit score of 77/100, and Mateus Lusuardi from Pisa, both showcasing compatibility in defensive responsibilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateus Lusuardisimilar↗ | Pisa | 22 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Derby County | 36 | €100k | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Bram Lagaesimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €600k | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Folino
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Francesco Folino · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Folino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mateus Lusuardi (Pisa) does the closest job to Francesco Folino, at 88/100 on profile. Bruno Martins Indi and Juhani Pikkarainen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francesco Folino?
Yes — Danny Batth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francesco Folino?
Doppel learns Francesco Folino'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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