Cheaper alternatives to Zé Lucas
CM/CDMSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Lucas's profile ↗
Zé Lucas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A, with 24 appearances and 1605 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Zé Lucas, players like Aritz Aldasoro from Real Racing Club, Daniel Requena from Córdoba, and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior all share a similar role and are valued at €1m, each achieving a fit score of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Zé Lucas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 92 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Lucas
≈ 100% Zé Lucas · low reliability
≈ 100% Zé Lucas · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Zé Lucas · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zé Lucas?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Zé Lucas.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zé Lucas?
Aritz Aldasoro offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zé Lucas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Zé Lucas'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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