Alan Franco struggles as São Paulo’s form dips | OneFootball

The defender Alan Franco completed his third season with São Paulo. A standout in the last season, replacing the defender Beraldo, the Argentine had an excellent first half of the year but felt the effects of the instability that marked the Tricolor's year.

In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, São Paulo fans had rated Alan Franco's first half of the year as “excellent”. The Argentine was one of the main references of the squad, taking the starting position on the left side of the defense and becoming a key piece in the Tricolor's defensive system.

However, after the return from the Club World Cup break, Alan Franco fluctuated, just like the entire São Paulo squad. The player could not replicate the performances from the times of Zubeldía, but he still maintained his starting position in Hernán Crespo's team.

Alan Franco's Numbers

A starter throughout the season, Alan Franco was one of the most active players in São Paulo's defensive system. In 50 games, the Argentine won 79 duels, made 55 tackles, and 51 interceptions. On average, the Argentine had 3.7 defensive actions per game. The numbers are from Sofascore.

However, this was the year with the most goals conceded since Alan Franco joined São Paulo. This season, the team conceded 73 goals in 66 games, surpassing the marks of 2024 and 2023, when the team conceded 62 goals in 68 matches and 58 goals in 71 duels, respectively.

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