Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Da Cunha
CM/CDMComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Da Cunha's profile ↗
Lucas Da Cunha is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Como in Serie B, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Da Cunha, Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard both offer similar roles at significantly lower market values of €2m and €3m, respectively, demonstrating strong fit scores of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 95 | 87 |
| 9 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Da Cunha?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 88/100 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 88/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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