Abu Francis

toulouse-fcTOU
 • #17 Center Midfielder
Nationality

Ghana

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Apr 27, 2001

Age

25

Height

6'0"

Weight

143 lb

Primary Position

CM

Secondary Position

--

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

League
Ligue 1

Ranking

467thout of 580
Overall Grade61.9392nd/580
Impact score4.6346th/580
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
74th/136 MID
62
Passing
93rd/135 MID
63.7
Fifty Fifty Duel
42nd/128 MID
69.3
Shooting
113th/116 MID
54.2
Tackling
27th/128 MID
72.9
Ball Carrying
91st/122 MID
59.6

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

8
Appearances
568
Minutes
0
Goals
0
Assists
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Matches

No matches scheduled

News

May 9, 2026

Makes squad for Lyon clash

Francis (leg) has been included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Lyon, six months after suffering a double tibia-fibula fracture with Ghana against Japan in November, according to Les Violets.

Analysis: Francis had been progressing well through team training sessions in recent weeks and the club has chosen to integrate him into the professional squad for the final fixture of the season rather than sending him to the reserve side. The Ghanaian international could even see some minutes off the bench in the second half depending on the flow of the match, making his return one of the most heartwarming stories of Toulouse's campaign. Francis had managed just eight appearances before the devastating fracture struck, and with significant midfield turnover expected this summer, he can almost be considered a new signing for the 2026/27 season given how little football he has played since joining from Cercle Bruges.

Apr 27, 2026

Back in team training

Francis (leg) returned to regular team training sessions, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from the double tibia-fibula fracture he suffered with Ghana against Japan in November, according to Les Violets.

Analysis: Francis had been working through individual running and ball work before progressing to full collective sessions with his teammates, an impressive turnaround just over five months after suffering such a serious injury. Whether he can feature in competitive action before the season ends remains uncertain given the tight three-week calendar remaining for Toulouse, but a cameo appearance or a run-out with the reserve side in National 3 cannot be entirely ruled out. The club will be cautious above all else to avoid any risk of a setback, with the 24-year-old Ghanaian international expected to slot back into a regular role for TeFeCe when the 2026/27 campaign begins.

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