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, Harvey Elliott. 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 October 2026.
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Lucas Da Cunha is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a deep-lying playmaker with a knack for orchestrating attacks. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 13% among his peers, showcasing his ability to influence games with top-tier touches, goal contributions, and precise passing in the final third. With an impeccable availability record, having missed no games in three seasons, Da Cunha is a reliable engine in the midfield, though he could refine his finishing to elevate his game further.
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↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
* 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: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lucas Da Cunha?
Statistically, Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) is the closest look-alike to Lucas Da Cunha — a 87/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Harvey Elliott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Da Cunha?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) 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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