Players like Lucas Silva
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Silva's profile ↗
Lucas Silva is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 34 appearances in 2025, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Lucas Silva include Seydouba Cisse of Leganés, and Matheus Pereira from Eibar, both with a fit score of 80/100, as well as Lohann Doucet of Paris FC and Leon Jensen from Karlsruher SC, both closely matching his role and statistical profile.
About Lucas Silva
Lucas Silva is a seasoned box-to-box midfielder, combining reliable defensive stability with a knack for finishing in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his peers, he demonstrates solid quality, particularly in his finishing ability, ranking in the top 23%. His exceptional durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in high-volume defensive actions, his offensive contributions and experience make him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Lohann Doucetsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Rayan Touzgharsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 23 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Silva
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Seydouba Cisse (Leganés) is the closest profile to Lucas Silva, with a 80/100 overall match. Matheus Pereira and Lohann Doucet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Silva?
Yes. Lohann Doucet (Paris FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Silva'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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