Lucas Villalba alternatives
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Villalba's profile ↗
Lucas Villalba is a centre-back for Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A, aged 32 with a market value of €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Villalba, Anton Tanghe from SV Zulte Waregem and Martin Gjone from HamKam both offer similar defensive capabilities, each valued at €1m and achieving a fit score of 80/100. Additionally, Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Guus Offerhaus, both valued at €1m, present viable budget options in the Eredivisie.
Building your XI? Put Lucas Villalba in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →12 cheaper alternatives to Lucas Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 80 | 80 |
| 3 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 78 | 78 |
| 4 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 75 | 78 |
| 6 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 77 | 78 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 77 | 78 |
| 8 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 73 | 77 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 71 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Villalba
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Villalba?
Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Lucas Villalba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Villalba?
Anton Tanghe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Villalba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Lucas Villalba's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →