Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Rosa
LB/RBReal Valladolid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Rosa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lucas Rosa are Rasmus Carstensen, Matthias Bader, Ali Abdi. Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.8m, below Lucas Rosa's ~€5.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lucas Rosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €3.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 21 | €2.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 82 | 81 |
| 11 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Luton Town | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Rosa
≈ 100% Lucas Rosa · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Lucas Rosa · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Rosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Rosa?
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Lucas Rosa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Rosa?
Rasmus Carstensen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Rosa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Lucas Rosa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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