Cheaper alternatives to Lucas Paquetá
CAM/CMFlamengo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Paquetá's profile ↗
Lucas Paquetá is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 18 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Paquetá, consider Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m, or Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, both fitting a similar role with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Paquetá
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 85/100 match to Lucas Paquetá.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.8m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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