Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Soares
RM/RBSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Soares's profile ↗
Lucas Soares is a right midfielder/right-back for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances and 2086 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Soares, consider Nabil Touaizi from FC Alverca or Tiago Manso from Tondela, both valued at €1m and boasting a fit score of 85/100. Cherrion Valerius and Tyrese Noslin are also viable budget alternatives, each with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Tyrese Noslinsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Erick Nunessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Yu Hirakawasimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Lucas Ahijadosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 12 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Soares
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Soares?
Rubén Peña (Osasuna) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Lucas Soares.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Soares?
Nabil Touaizi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Soares?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Lucas Soares'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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