Players like Lucas Esquivel
LB/CBAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Esquivel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Esquivel are Alfie Doughty, Christopher Operi, David Raum. Doppel rates Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tobias Mohr scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lucas Esquivel is a dynamic left-back with a strong attacking presence, exemplified by his exceptional crossing ability and impressive contributions in the final third. Ranking in the top 6% of his positional peers, he showcases elite attributes in aerial duels and possession recovery, making him a dual threat defensively and offensively. With only six games missed in three seasons, his durability adds to his reliability as a key asset for Athletico.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Esquivel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 93 | 89 |
| 11 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Esquivel
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Esquivel?
By Doppel's fit score, Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Lucas Esquivel, with a 89/100 overall match. Christopher Operi and David Raum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Esquivel?
Yes. Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Esquivel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Esquivel's 2026 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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