Alan Franco

Alan Franco

ECU
 • #21 Center Midfielder
Club
Atlético Mineiro
Position (Secondary)

CM (RB)

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 21, 1998 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'9"

Weight

148 lb

National Team
Ecuador

Ranking

World Cup
2026 All matches
Overall grade
66.3
311/974
Impact score
6.6
317/974
Midfielder rank
110th
110/253
All rank
384th
384/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall
144th/356 MID
64.1
Passing
128th/352 MID
69.5
Fifty Fifty Duel
209th/294 MID
60.8
Shooting
N/A
Tackling
314th/334 MID
52.9
Ball Carrying
225th/255 MID
53.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

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Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

4
Appearances
275
Minutes
0
Goals
0
Assists
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Upcoming matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jul 1, 2026

Struggles before HT sub

Alan Franco recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Analysis: Franco continued to start at right back rather than his natural midfield position but had a tough outing, losing both duels he faced and picking up a yellow card from a foul before being substituted by the more attacking minded Angel Preciado. It was also the first game of the tournament where he ended without a tackle or interception to his name. He finishes the tournament with eight tackles, four interceptions, one block and 12 clearances across four starts.

Jun 25, 2026

Makes four tackles

Franco recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Thursday's 2-1 win against Germany. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Analysis: Franco played a key role in holding Germany to just one goal Thursday, finishing the match with four tackles, four clearances, and four duels won during Ecuador's important 2-1 victory. With three consecutive starts, the defender has been highly reliable on the right side, posting an impressive 95 percent pass accuracy while winning eight tackles and producing 10 clearances, making him a strong candidate to remain a fixture in the lineup heading into the knockout round.

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