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
36
Rating
45
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 10
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 37
💰 Fair Value
🎚️ ●○○
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.

Francis Joseph Coquelin is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Nantes. Evidence: 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 24%
Weight 65%
Experience 97%

vs Ligue 1

Height 18%
Weight 48%
Experience 95%

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
Mar 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Angers Ligue 1 25' 7.0 - - 24 Stade de la Beaujoire
Mar 01, 2026 Lille 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 33' 6.6 - - 41 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Feb 22, 2026 Nantes 2-0 Le Havre Ligue 1 13' 6.3 - - 36 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 13, 2026 Monaco 3-1 Nantes Ligue 1 66' 6.7 - 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 39 Stade de la Beaujoire
Aug 24, 2025 Strasbourg 1-0 Nantes Ligue 1 56' 6.2 0 0 40 Stade de la Meinau
Aug 17, 2025 Nantes 0-1 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 11' 6.9 0 0 42 Stade de la Beaujoire

Player Market Value

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

Current Value €900K
Peak Value €24.0M (Q4'19)
€24.0M €12.0M €0
Q1'10 Q3'10 Q4'10 Q2'11 Q1'12 Q2'12 Q1'13 Q3'13 Q1'14 Q3'14 Q1'15 Q3'15 Q1'16 Q3'16 Q1'17 Q2'17 Q1'18 Q2'18 Q4'18 Q2'19 Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25