Chicago Fire 
MLS Sep 30
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-5
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
André Filipe Russo Franco
27 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
177 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
12 Apr 1998 - Portugal
Birth City
Lisboa
Statistics of André Franco — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
5
Minutes played
403
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
287 - 42%
Key passes / Assists
14 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
4 committed / 5 drawn
Duels won %
44% (16/36)
Dribbles success %
38% (3/8)
Total / on target shots
1 shots / 1 on target
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
5
Minutes played
403
Goals
0
Average rating
7.3/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
287 - 14%
Key passes / Assists
14 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
4 committed / 5 drawn
Duels won %
44% (16/36)
Dribbles success %
38% (3/8)
Total / on target shots
1 shots / 1 on target
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Chicago Fire
C. Brady
J. Cohen
J. Gal
A. Gutman
Christopher Cupps
J. Dean
J. Elliott
J. Waterman
Leonardo Barroso
M. Mbokazi
M. Pineda
O. González
S. Rogers
V. Radojević
A. Salétros
André Franco
D. Poręba
M. Haile-Selassie
P. Zinckernagel
S. Oregel
T. D'Avilla
C. Mueller
Dylan Borso
H. Cuypers
J. Bamba
Jason Shokalook
P. Dithejane
R. Lod
Vitaliy Hlyut
Career of André Franco since 2018
2025/2026
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire6Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025
FC Porto
FC Porto55Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Porto
FC Porto31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Porto
FC Porto63Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Estoril
Estoril38Apps
11Goals
4Assists
Rating
2020/2021Estoril
Estoril23Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Estoril
Estoril9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire6Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Porto
FC Porto28Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Porto
FC Porto23Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Porto
FC Porto26Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Estoril
Estoril33Apps
11Goals
4Assists
Rating
2020/2021Estoril
Estoril20Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Estoril
Estoril8Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
FC Porto
→
Chicago Fire
Transfer
FC Porto
Chicago Fire
2026
FC Porto
→
Chicago Fire
Transfer
FC Porto
Chicago Fire
2025
Chicago Fire
→
FC Porto
Return from loan
Chicago Fire
FC Porto
2025
FC Porto
→
Chicago Fire
Loan
FC Porto
Chicago Fire
2025
FC Porto
→
Chicago Fire
Loan
FC Porto
Chicago Fire
2022
Estoril
→
FC Porto
€ 4M
Estoril
FC Porto
HONOURS
Super Cup
Portugal
2024
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2023/2024
Winner
Super Cup
Portugal
2023
2nd Place
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2022/2023
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2022/2023
Winner
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2022/2023
Winner
Segunda Liga
Portugal
2020/2021
Winner
Júniores U19
Portugal
2016/2017
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Sep 28
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
2-0
Sep 21
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
0-3
Sep 14
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Sep 07
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists2
Rating
3-2
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Chicago Fire's squad, André Franco has been an important figure in the MLS this season. Hailing from Lisboa, this Portugal player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. As a midfielder, his 177 cm height and 73 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. His vision and passing quality allow him to orchestrate Chicago Fire's play with fluency and confidence. His arrival at FC Porto in 2022 for € 4M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. His trophy cabinet includes Taça de Portugal, Super Cup among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Chicago Fire's first team. André Franco continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep |
Inter Miami
|
3-5 | 71 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
| 28 Sep |
Columbus Crew
|
2-0 | 89 | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 5 | 1 | 3/8 | 0/0 |
| 21 Sep |
Minnesota United FC
|
0-3 | 89 | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 3 | 2 | 4/9 | 0/0 |
| 14 Sep |
New York City FC
|
1-3 | 56 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 4/6 | 0/0 |
| 07 Sep |
New England Revolution
|
3-2 | 76 | 8.7 | 0 | 2 | 1/1 | 5 | 1 | 4/9 | 0/0 |