Active in Ligue 1

Francis Coquelin

Midfielder #13
Age 34 years
Nationality France
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Francis Coquelin is FC Nantes' Bronze Wall. A serial winner with 19 career trophies to his name, including the UEFA Europa League and the FA Cup, the 35-year-old veteran has returned to Ligue 1 to provide defensive steel. His vast experience at clubs like Arsenal and Villarreal makes him a cornerstone of the team's leadership group.

Defined as a Wall, Coquelin’s game is built on positional discipline and tactical intelligence. Having recorded 292 minutes across 7 appearances, his data profile is currently in the emerging phase as he integrates into the squad. A Dribbling score of 65 highlights his composure when playing out from the back, ensuring he is more than just a destroyer. His current form of 45 is maintaining a consistent level, proving he is a reliable SQUAD PLAYER ready to inject Intensity into the midfield whenever called upon.

With a market value of €1M and a stable outlook, Coquelin represents a shrewd acquisition for the Canaries. In the high Stakes of a relegation battle, his veteran presence and trophy-winning pedigree provide the Balance required to steer the club toward safety during the final run-in.

Player Rating

Francis Joseph Coquelin
41
Rating
79
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 10
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 34
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

solid SQUAD PLAYER (8.0 Appearances)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (71/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Francis Joseph Coquelin Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 26%
Weight 65%
Experience 97%

vs Ligue 1

Height 18%
Weight 49%
Experience 97%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 64 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 19 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 71 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 62 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 64
Shooting 19
Defense 71
Workrate 62
Passing 0
Key Strength 71 Defense
Area to Watch 0 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Francis Joseph Coquelin this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Nantes 3-0 Marseille Ligue 1 22' 6.9 - - 54 Stade de la Beaujoire
Apr 19, 2026 Nantes 1-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 45' 6.7 0 1 90 Stade de la Beaujoire
Apr 11, 2026 Auxerre 0-0 Nantes Ligue 1 73' 6.6 0 0 32 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Apr 05, 2026 Metz 0-0 Nantes Ligue 1 84' 6.7 0 0 56 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Mar 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Angers Ligue 1 25' 7.0 0 0 24 Stade de la Beaujoire
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 33' 6.6 0 0 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 22, 2026 Nantes 2-0 Le Havre Ligue 1 13' 6.3 0 0 36 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 13, 2026 Monaco 3-1 Nantes Ligue 1 66' 6.7 0 0 64 Stade Louis II
Feb 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Lyon Ligue 1 23' 6.7 0 0 45 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 31, 2026 Lorient 2-1 Nantes Ligue 1 18' 6.7 0 0 64 Stade du Moustoir
Jan 18, 2026 Nantes 1-2 Paris FC Ligue 1 65' 6.2 0 0 51 Stade de la Beaujoire
Jan 04, 2026 Marseille 0-2 Nantes Ligue 1 58' 6.9 0 0 81 Orange Vélodrome
Dec 12, 2025 Angers 4-1 Nantes Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 61 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Sep 20, 2025 Nantes 2-2 Rennes Ligue 1 11' 6.3 0 0 80 Stade de la Beaujoire
Aug 30, 2025 Nantes 1-0 Auxerre Ligue 1 72' 6.9 0 0 39 Stade de la Beaujoire

Player Market Value

Track Francis Joseph Coquelin's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
Peak Value €24.0M (Q4'19)
€24.0M €12.0M €0
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