Players like Luciano
CAM/STSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuciano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luciano are Guus Til, Victor Jensen, Sem Steijn. Doppel rates Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Linssen scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Luciano is a clinical attacking midfielder/striker known for his finishing prowess and ability to deliver precise long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he consistently finds the net, averaging 0.35 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes this season. His reliability is underscored by missing just 17 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for São Paulo. While not renowned for defensive contributions, his offensive output and creativity make him a standout in the final third.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luciano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luciano
≈ 100% Luciano · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luciano · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luciano · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luciano?
Statistically, Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Luciano — a 81/100 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 Luciano?
By Doppel's fit score, Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Luciano, with a 81/100 overall match. Victor Jensen and Sem Steijn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luciano?
Yes. Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luciano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luciano's 2026 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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