Players like Lucas Ventura
CM/CDMPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Ventura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Ventura are José Gragera, Yassin Belkhdim, Stanko Jurić. Doppel rates José Gragera (Espanyol) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lucas Ventura is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 6% of his peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 43%, his durability is a standout asset, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons. He effectively disrupts opposition play, though his contributions in the final third are limited, reflecting a role focused on breaking up attacks rather than creating them.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Ventura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Yassin Belkhdimsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Ventura
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Ventura?
By Doppel's fit score, José Gragera (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Lucas Ventura, with a 80/100 overall match. Yassin Belkhdim and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Ventura?
Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Ventura?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Ventura's 2023/24 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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