Players like Lucas Soares
RM/RBSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Soares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Soares are Juanlu Sánchez, Nabil Touaizi, Antoniu Roca. Doppel rates Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lucas Soares is a dynamic right midfielder/right-back known for his dribbling prowess and tenacity in duels. Despite his low overall Sofascore rating, he excels in successfully taking on defenders and winning battles, making him a valuable asset in one-on-one situations. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only one game in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While finishing may not be his strength, his ability to disrupt and drive forward makes him a key player for Santa Clara.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Antoniu Rocasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Erick Nunessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Josué Casimirsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Costantino Favasulisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 22 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Soares
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Soares · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lucas Soares?
Statistically, Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) is the closest look-alike to Lucas Soares — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Soares?
By Doppel's fit score, Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Lucas Soares, with a 83/100 overall match. Nabil Touaizi and Antoniu Roca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Soares?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Soares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Soares's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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