Luciano alternatives
CAM/STSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuciano's profile ↗
Luciano is an attacking midfielder/striker for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 16 appearances in 2026, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Luciano, players like Olivier Giroud (Lille, FRA-Ligue 1) with a fit score of 85/100 and Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar, NED-Eredivisie) at 84/100 offer similar roles at the same market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ivan Barberosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Derby County | 35 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luciano
≈ 100% Luciano · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luciano · low reliability
≈ 100% Luciano · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luciano?
Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Luciano.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luciano?
Olivier Giroud offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luciano?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Luciano'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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