Players like Chico Lamba
CBSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChico Lamba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chico Lamba are August Erlingmark, Léo Pereira, Vetle Skjaervik. Doppel rates August Erlingmark (IFK Göteborg) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Chico Lamba
Chico Lamba is a solid, ball-playing centre-back who excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his positional peers, he demonstrates reliable defensive skills, evidenced by his impressive clearance stats. While he may not be the most effective in the final third, his durability, having missed only 17 games in three seasons, makes him a dependable option in defence.
Strengths: Big chances created, Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chico Lamba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August Erlingmarksimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Vetle Skjaerviksimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 26 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chico Lamba
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chico Lamba?
By Doppel's fit score, August Erlingmark (IFK Göteborg) is the closest profile to Chico Lamba, with a 79/100 overall match. Léo Pereira and Vetle Skjaervik are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chico Lamba?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chico Lamba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chico Lamba's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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