Players like Lucas Kal
CM/CDM/CBSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Kal's profile ↗
Lucas Kal is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sport Recife in Brazil's Serie A, with 13 appearances and 866 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Kal include Juan Gutiérrez from Mirandés, Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón, and Iker Cordoba, all of whom have a fit score of 80/100, making them comparable options for his role and statistical profile.
About Lucas Kal
Lucas Kal is a deep-lying playmaker known for his precise long passing, ranking in the top 15% among his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 28%, his ability to distribute the ball effectively from deep positions adds value to the midfield. However, he struggles with duels and key passes, which limits his overall impact in controlling the game. His durability is a plus, having missed few games this season, showcasing reliability in the squad.
Strengths: Accurate long balls.
12 players most similar to Lucas Kal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Danilo Quarantasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 29 | €200k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Kal
≈ 100% Lucas Kal · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lucas Kal · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Kal · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Kal?
By Doppel's fit score, Juan Gutiérrez (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Lucas Kal, with a 80/100 overall match. Diego Sánchez and Iker Cordoba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Kal?
Yes. Danilo Quaranta (Ascoli) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Kal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Kal'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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