Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Paquetá
CAM/CMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Paquetá's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lucas Paquetá are Paul Nebel, Facundo Buonanotte, Nadiem Amiri. Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 83/100 as a match at about €17m, below Lucas Paquetá's ~€36m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lucas Paquetá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €27m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Paquetá
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Lucas Paquetá.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Paul Nebel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lucas Paquetá?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Lucas Paquetá's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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