FranculinoHigh-accuracy centre-forward
Across 1,343 published minutes for FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga during 2025/26, Franculino currently reads as a high-accuracy centre-forward. Two numbers define the role: shot accuracy at 60.5% (94th percentile) and shots-on-target volume at 1.74 per 90 (94th percentile). One-versus-one completion lands in the 34th percentile. That measures execution, not how often he is asked to attack his defender.
Scores rebuilt September 3, 2026 from completed comparable performance evidence through July 18, 2026. Current club reviewed September 4, 2026. The numbers frame the film work; they are not presented as a completed human scouting report.
01 · Role read
The football case
Pass completion at 77.8% is closer to average for the role in the 64th percentile. It is part of the picture, not a reason to raise the grade. The next layer is everything before the finish: separation, contact, timing across the line and the quality of his lay-offs.
This role read belongs to the labelled performance sample. It describes the job supported by the numbers; it does not lock in a position, ceiling or tactical fit.
02 · Shortlist case
Why he makes the list
These are the lead figures in the published role evidence. Definitions, coverage and source notes are available on the full player profile.
03 · Film priorities
What the numbers cannot answer
Statistical counterweight
Dribble success sits in the 34th percentile in the published evidence. That opens a film question; it does not settle one. Assignment, attempt difficulty and sample size still have to be separated.
- Does Franculino create separation before the delivery, or only after the defender commits?
- Can he connect the next runner when direct service into the box disappears?
- How consistently does he lead and redirect the first line of pressure?
04 · Current call
Keep him in the top review tier.
Franculino sits #5 on the current global board with a strong evidence grade. The next step for Franculino is a full-match video set and live follow-up. Ceiling and fit still need repeat viewings, while the market picture needs a fresh check.