Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Romero
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Romero's profile ↗
Lucas Romero is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Romero, Carel Eiting from Sparta Rotterdam offers a fit score of 81/100 at a market value of €1m, while Philippe Rommens of Go Ahead Eagles presents a budget option with a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €0m. Other notable options include Sergio Ortuño and Sverre Hakami Sandal, both valued at €1m with fit scores of 80/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lucas Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Philippe Rommenssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €500k | 85 | 80 |
| 3 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Eggert Aron Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.6m | 81 | 80 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Wilmer Odefalksimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Mathias Christensensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 25 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Romero
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Romero?
Philippe Rommens (Go Ahead Eagles) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 80/100 match to Lucas Romero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Romero?
Carel Eiting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Romero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lucas Romero'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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