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Toulouse· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

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Central MidfieldGhana25y€2.0MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

0.17KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 531 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Abu Francis

João Neves80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €110.0M
Warren Zaïre-Emery80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €50.0M
Ayyoub Bouaddi80% match
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1 · €50.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 531 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Abu Francis:

João Neves(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), central to possession (88 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Warren Zaïre-Emery(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Ayyoub Bouaddi(80% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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João Neves

Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1

Portugal21yContract 2029

KP/900.98

G/900.35

MetronomeOut of form ↓

vs Francis: €108M more expensive · 4y younger

80% match

€110.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Abu Francis?▼

The top alternatives to Abu Francis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Neves, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Senny Mayulu, Fabián Ruiz. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Abu Francis in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Abu Francis in 2026 include João Neves (€110.0M), Warren Zaïre-Emery (€50.0M), Ayyoub Bouaddi (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Abu Francis play and who plays similarly?▼

Abu Francis plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Neves (Portugal, €110.0M); Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, €50.0M); Ayyoub Bouaddi (France, €50.0M); Senny Mayulu (France, €40.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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