Cheaper alternatives to Luciano
CAM/STSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuciano's profile ↗
Luciano is an attacking midfielder/striker for São Paulo in the Brazilian 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 from AC Milan (fit 85/100, value €1m) and Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar (fit 84/100, value €1m) offer similar roles at comparable market values. Additionally, Luuk de Jong and Bryan Linssen present budget options with fit scores of 83/100 and 82/100, respectively.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luciano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 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↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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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