Active in Serie A

Alan Franco

Defender #28
Age 29 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Alan Franco is São Paulo's Bronze squad_player, currently building his body of work in the heart of the defense. At 30 years old, the Argentine arrives with experience from Independiente and MLS, providing a reliable rotation option for the manager as he enters his peak years at the club.

Our take is that Franco is hitting top form, showing a significant jump in his recent output compared to his season average. While his overall ability remains stable, his Workrate is the standout dimension, marking him as a specialist who provides constant cover across the backline. With 311 minutes across 4 appearances, he hasn't unlocked specific badges yet, but his trajectory is clearly on an upward curve. He provides high Intensity in duels, ensuring the Stakes of every defensive action are met with absolute focus despite a modest overall rating.

With a market value of €4M and a long-term contract, his financial trend is currently falling, making this a pivotal period to prove his worth. If he maintains this Balance, he could transition from a depth option to a vital starter during the heat of the title race.

Player Rating

Alan Javier Franco
49
Rating
62
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 31
🎯 Clutch 40
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 37
💰 Fair Value
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 151/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Alan Javier Franco Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 34%
Weight 49%
Experience 58%

vs Serie A

Height 50%
Weight 60%
Experience 60%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 10 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 28 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 60 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 10
Shooting 5
Defense 28
Workrate 60
Passing 0
Key Strength 60 Workrate
Area to Watch 0 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Alan Javier Franco this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 18, 2026 Vasco DA Gama 2-1 Sao Paulo Serie A 94' 6.3 0 0 83 Estádio São Januário
Apr 11, 2026 Vitoria 2-0 Sao Paulo Serie A 91' 6.3 0 0 56 Barradao
Mar 22, 2026 Sao Paulo 0-1 Palmeiras Serie A 45' 6.7 0 0 47 Estadio Do MorumBIS
Mar 18, 2026 Atletico-MG 1-0 Sao Paulo Serie A 97' 7.0 0 0 30 MRV Arena
Mar 15, 2026 RB Bragantino 1-2 Sao Paulo Serie A 90' 6.6 0 0 73 Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques
Mar 12, 2026 Sao Paulo 2-0 Chapecoense-sc Serie A 93' 7.2 0 0 35 Estadio Do MorumBIS
Feb 25, 2026 Coritiba 0-1 Sao Paulo Serie A 96' 7.2 0 0 49 Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
Feb 12, 2026 Sao Paulo 2-0 Gremio Serie A 70' 7.0 0 0 63 Estadio Do MorumBIS
Feb 04, 2026 Santos 1-1 Sao Paulo Serie A 61' 6.5 0 0 43 Estadio Urbano Caldeira
Jan 29, 2026 Sao Paulo 2-1 Flamengo Serie A 90' 6.7 0 0 66 Estadio Do MorumBIS

Player Market Value

Track Alan Javier Franco's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €7.5M (Q4'18)
€7.5M €3.8M €0
Q4'17 Q2'18 Q4'18 Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25