Who should replace Alan Javier Franco?
CBSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Javier Franco's profile ↗
Alan Javier Franco is a centre-back for São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Franco, Matia Barzić from Cultural Leonesa stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Lluís López of Real Zaragoza offers a solid alternative with a fit of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit suitable for similar defensive roles.
Best replacements for Alan Javier Franco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Anaitz Arbillasimilar↗ | Eibar | 39 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Matties Volckaertsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Ime Okonsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Javier Franco
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≈ 100% Alan Javier Franco · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Javier Franco?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matia Barzić (Cultural Leonesa) does the closest job to Alan Javier Franco, at 93/100 on profile. Lluís López and Anaitz Arbilla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alan Javier Franco?
Yes — Anaitz Arbilla (Eibar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alan Javier Franco?
Doppel learns Alan Javier Franco's role profile from his 2026 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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