ratings updated 17 Oct 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Swansea.
Scout report
Gonçalo Franco is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Swansea, rated 56 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (10.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 7.88 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Franco.
On the season, Franco graded 6 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 7.88 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 50 → 6). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 56. At 25 Franco is in his prime years, and a market index of 25.8 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Swansea finished 1st of 24 · a title-challenging side
7.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 5 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 7.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 10.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
Rated 56 overall — a solid contributor and squad regular. Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (7.88 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
