Who should replace Franco Tongya?
LW/CAMSalernitana · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Tongya's profile ↗
Franco Tongya is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Salernitana in Serie B, where he made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists. Players who can replace Tongya include Clement Billemaz from Annecy FC, with a fit score of 77/100, and Gonzalo Melero from Almería, both offering similar tactical profiles. These players represent some of the best options for teams seeking a similar skill set.
Best replacements for Franco Tongya
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Melerosimilar↗ | Almería | 32 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Patric Åslundsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 24 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Clement Billemazsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Luis Chacónsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Scott Twinesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 27 | €14m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Tiago Moraissimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €1.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Ander Madariagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 24 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Tongya
≈ 100% Franco Tongya · medium reliability
≈ 100% Franco Tongya · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Franco Tongya · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Tongya?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonzalo Melero (Almería) does the closest job to Franco Tongya, at 91/100 on profile. Christopher Scott and Patric Åslund follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Franco Tongya?
Yes — Gonzalo Melero (Almería) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Franco Tongya?
Doppel learns Franco Tongya's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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