Who should replace Alan Franco?
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Franco's profile ↗
Alan Franco is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Mineiro in Brazil's Serie A, with 15 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Franco, Gerard Yepes from Empoli, with a fit score of 83/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other notable options include Maxence Carlier from Nancy with a fit of 79/100 and Jesús Bernal from Sporting Gijón, who has a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 30 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Jesper Gustavssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 32 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | IK Start | 29 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Julius Magnussonsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 28 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Franco
≈ 100% Alan Franco · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alan Franco · low reliability
≈ 100% Alan Franco · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Franco?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maxence Carlier (Nancy) does the closest job to Alan Franco, at 93/100 on profile. Gerard Yepes and Jesús Bernal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alan Franco?
Yes — Erlend Segberg (IK Start) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alan Franco?
Doppel learns Alan Franco's role profile from his 2026 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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