Players like Lucas Romero
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Romero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Romero are Sergio Ortuño, Nacho Martín, Yassine Titraoui. Doppel rates Sergio Ortuño (Cádiz) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lucas Romero is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his precision in long-range passing, making him a vital asset in transitioning play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he demonstrates consistent quality and durability, having missed only six games in three seasons. While not primarily a goal-scoring threat, his ability to dictate tempo and distribute effectively sets him apart in the midfield battle.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €2.9m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Romero
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lucas Romero?
Statistically, Sergio Ortuño (Cádiz) is the closest look-alike to Lucas Romero — a 80/100 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 Romero?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergio Ortuño (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Lucas Romero, with a 80/100 overall match. Nacho Martín and Yassine Titraoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Romero?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Romero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Romero's 2026 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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