Players like Lucas Villalba
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Villalba's profile ↗
Lucas Villalba is a centre-back for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 9 appearances and 659 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Villalba include Lukas Boeder from SG Dynamo Dresden, with a fit score of 77/100, and Victor Mayela from USL Dunkerque, also with a fit score of 77/100. Other comparable options are Marc Bombardo of FC Andorra and Patric from Lazio, both demonstrating a similar role and statistical profile.
About Lucas Villalba
Lucas Villalba is a commanding ball-playing centre-back whose elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 9% of his peers. With impressive metrics in successful dribbles and clearances, he showcases both composure on the ball and defensive solidity, making him a key figure in his team's backline. His reliability is evident, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and importance to Cruzeiro.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Clearances. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Boedersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 29 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Victor Mayelasimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €2.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Villalba
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Villalba?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Boeder (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Lucas Villalba, with a 77/100 overall match. Victor Mayela and Marc Bombardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Villalba?
Yes. Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Villalba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Villalba's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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