Franculino

Franculino contract and transfer fees

Franculino's contract with Trabzonspor runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Franculino has moved for €17m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €17m, FC Midtjylland to Trabzonspor, Sep 2026.

Trabzonspor paid €17m for Franculino in September 2026. His value is now €27m, €10m above the fee. That is €1m per appearance across his 12 for them so far.

Franculino transfer history and what each club made

• Benfica U23 · left free for FC Midtjylland (Jul 2023)
• FC Midtjylland · joined free from Benfica U23 (Jul 2023) · sold to Trabzonspor for €17m (Sep 2026) · profit for FC Midtjylland €17m
• Trabzonspor · signed from FC Midtjylland for €17m (Sep 2026) · current club

Franculino injury record and availability

Franculino is out injured: hamstring strain since 26 Oct 2026, expected back 23 Nov 2026 (4 games missed so far).

In the 2026/27 league season Franculino has played 375 of a possible 720 minutes since he joined (52%): 4 starts and 6 appearances in 8 games, average rating 7.49.

Since 2024, Franculino has had 4 injury spells: 269 days out and 36 games missed. Most frequent: hamstring injury (2 times). Longest: hamstring injury, 114 days (Dec 2025).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 15 days out, 4 games missed
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 162 days out, 22 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 92 days out, 10 games missed

Trabzonspor injury list

Franculino international career: Guinea-Bissau caps

Franculino has 18 senior caps for Guinea-Bissau (664 minutes, 7 starts), the first in September 2023.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 2 starts, 148 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 3 Oct 2026.