Players like Lucas Villalba
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Villalba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Villalba are Lukas Boeder, Victor Mayela, Marc Bombardo. Doppel rates Lukas Boeder (SG Dynamo Dresden) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aaron Cresswell scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lucas Villalba is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing strong defensive capabilities paired with the ability to dribble out from the back. Ranked in the top 24% of his positional peers, he excels in clearances and successful dribbles, marking him as a key asset in both defensive solidity and ball progression. With only 12 games missed over the last three seasons, his durability further enhances his value as a consistent presence in the heart of defence.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Lucas Villalba?
Statistically, Lukas Boeder (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest look-alike to Lucas Villalba — a 77/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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