Who should replace Fran García?
LBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Fran García, the best-fitting left backs are Rogério, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ferdi Kadıoğlu. Rogério (VfL Wolfsburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rogério at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fran García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogério | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Takehiro Tomiyasu | Arsenal | 25 | €5.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €36m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | 26 | €52m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Romain Perraud | Lille | 28 | €6.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Joakim Mæhle | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Louis Oppie | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Nicolás Tagliafico | Olympique Lyonnais | 31 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Joško Gvardiol | Manchester City | 22 | €64m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Phillipp Mwene | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Ryan Sessegnon | Fulham | 25 | €21m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Andrea Cambiaso | Juventus | 25 | €21m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fran García
≈ 100% Fran García · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fran García · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Fran García · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fran García?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rogério (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Fran García, at 93/100 on profile. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ferdi Kadıoğlu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fran García?
Yes — Rogério (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.1m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fran García?
Doppel learns Fran García's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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