Who should replace Francis Coquelin?
CMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Coquelin's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Francis Coquelin, the best-fitting central midfielders are Iddrisu Baba, Yvan Neyou, Alpha Touré. Iddrisu Baba (Almería) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iddrisu Baba at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Francis Coquelin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 94 | 73 |
| 2 | Yvan Neyousimilar↗ | Leganés | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 71 |
| 3 | Alpha Tourésimilar↗ | Metz | 19 | €4.6m | 92 | 72 |
| 4 | Alex Králsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 74 |
| 5 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 19 | €19m | 90 | 71 |
| 6 | Lucas Tousartsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 73 |
| 7 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 90 | 72 |
| 8 | Simon Ebonogsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 21 | €4.2m | 89 | 73 |
| 9 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 72 |
| 10 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 21 | €21m | 88 | 72 |
| 12 | Mohamed Kabasimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €2.4m | 87 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Coquelin
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · low reliability
≈ 100% Francis Coquelin · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francis Coquelin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iddrisu Baba (Almería) does the closest job to Francis Coquelin, at 94/100 on profile. Yvan Neyou and Alpha Touré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francis Coquelin?
Yes — Iddrisu Baba (Almería) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francis Coquelin?
Doppel learns Francis Coquelin's role profile from his 2025/26 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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