Players like Lucas Woudenberg
LB/CBValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Woudenberg's profile ↗
Lucas Woudenberg is a left-back/centre-back for Valenciennes in Ligue 2, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Woudenberg include Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Pietro Ceccaroni from Palermo, with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Lucas Woudenberg
Lucas Woudenberg is a versatile but underwhelming left-back/centre-back, struggling to make a significant impact in both defensive duels and attacking contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom third of his peers, he lacks standout strengths, which limits his effectiveness on the pitch. However, his durability is a notable asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability as a squad player.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Woudenberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 85 | 85 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Vitalie Beckersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 21 | €3.1m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Woudenberg
≈ 100% Lucas Woudenberg · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Woudenberg · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Lucas Woudenberg · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Woudenberg?
By Doppel's fit score, Pietro Ceccaroni (Palermo) is the closest profile to Lucas Woudenberg, with a 81/100 overall match. Eirik Franke Saunes and Bryant Nieling are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Woudenberg?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Woudenberg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Woudenberg's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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