Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Da Cunha
CM/CDMComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Da Cunha's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lucas Da Cunha are Kevin Stöger, Paul Nebel, Pascal Groß. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 89/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Lucas Da Cunha's ~€18m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lucas Da Cunha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Da Cunha
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Da Cunha?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 86/100 match to Lucas Da Cunha.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Da Cunha?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Da Cunha?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lucas Da Cunha's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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