Players like Lucas Da Cunha
CM/CDMComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Da Cunha's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Da Cunha are Valentín Barco, Douglas Luiz, Arda Güler. Doppel rates Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) a 87/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Lucas Da Cunha is a dynamic central midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and ability to influence the game in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate passes, showcasing his vision and technical ability. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring his reliability on the pitch. While finishing isn't his strong suit, his overall contributions make him an impactful presence in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Da Cunha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 95 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Da Cunha
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Da Cunha · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Da Cunha?
By Doppel's fit score, Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Lucas Da Cunha, with a 87/100 overall match. Douglas Luiz and Arda Güler are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Da Cunha?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Da Cunha?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Da Cunha's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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