Players like Lucas Evangelista
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Evangelista's profile ↗
Lucas Evangelista is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in the BRA-Serie A, with 19 appearances in 2025, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist over 1046 minutes. Players similar to Evangelista include Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 81/100, and Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi, also at 81/100. Khalil Fayad of Montpellier offers a comparable role with a fit score of 82/100.
About Lucas Evangelista
Lucas Evangelista is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his tactical awareness and ability to break up play, showcasing solid contributions with 2 goals and 3 assists in 32 appearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he demonstrates quality in controlling the midfield and supporting both defensive and offensive phases. However, his injury history has seen him miss a significant number of games, which could impact his availability for consistent selection.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Evangelista
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Evangelista
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Evangelista?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Lucas Evangelista, with a 81/100 overall match. Yassine Titraoui and Filippo Ranocchia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Evangelista?
Yes. Roman Kvet (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Evangelista?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Evangelista's 2025 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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