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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark as a mobile central midfielder in Belgium and France. (conf 0.45)
Covers ground well when carrying the ball upfield. (conf 0.45)
Mobile and balanced; turns easily in tight central areas. (conf 0.45)
Heavy-workload midfielder through three seasons at Cercle Brugge. (conf 0.45)
Control
Neat control that has kept him in the Ghana setup since 2024. (conf 0.45)
Came up as an attacking player, so he carries the ball with confidence. (conf 0.45)
Wiry 1.82m frame; holds the ball adequately under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Clean striker of the ball, though shooting is not his main weapon. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Link player between the lines; combinations are tidy and quick. (conf 0.45)
Adequate range from deeper positions; not a primary playmaker. (conf 0.4)
Wide attacking background gives some delivery ability. (conf 0.4)
Sees forward options as an ex-winger turned central midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Low scoring return across his Belgian and French spells. (conf 0.4)
Sensible shooting choices, but few attempts by role. (conf 0.4)
Arrives into advanced areas thanks to his attacking past. (conf 0.4)
No known free-kick or long-range record. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Not a strong aerial presence at 1.82m for a central midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Wins his share of duels thanks to mobility and persistence. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Active presser who sets the tone for the midfield line. (conf 0.45)
Breaks up play well when used in a CM/DM role for Toulouse. (conf 0.45)
Positional sense improved by years in Belgian and French leagues. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm in possession; debuted for Ghana in 2024. (conf 0.4)
Sensible decisions in a midfield role; limited Ligue 1 minutes so far. (conf 0.4)
High-effort midfielder who consistently covers ground. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
A serious injury in a November 2025 Ghana friendly ended his season. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
24 with Ligue 1 and international exposure; some room to grow. (conf 0.35)
Ghana international at Ligue 1 side, the first Ghanaian in Toulouse's history. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Abu Francis is a Ghanaian midfielder who plays centrally for Toulouse in Ligue 1, operating as a central or defensive midfielder. Born in Accra, he came through the Right to Dream Academy, spent three years at FC Nordsjaelland and three at Cercle Brugge before joining Toulouse in August 2025. A mobile, hard-working player with an attacking background, he won his first Ghana cap in March 2024. A serious injury suffered in a national-team friendly in November 2025 ended his season and cost him a place at the 2026 World Cup.
Became the first Ghanaian player in Toulouse's history when he joined in August 2025.
Made his Ghana debut in March 2024 against Uganda.
Suffered a serious injury in a Ghana friendly against Japan in November 2025, missing the rest of the season.