Players like Lucas Lima
CAM/RMSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Lima's profile ↗
Lucas Lima is an attacking midfielder/right midfielder for Sport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A. In 2025, he made 33 appearances, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists over 2561 minutes. Players similar to Lucas Lima include Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Jarne Steuckers from KRC Genk, with a fit score of 88/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Lucas Lima
Lucas Lima is a creative attacking midfielder known for his precise crossing and playmaking ability. Ranking in the top 6% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, making him a vital contributor in the final third. At 36, his durability is impressive, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While not a strong aerial presence, his strengths more than compensate, solidifying his role as a key playmaker for Sport Recife.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Lima
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Lima
≈ 100% Lucas Lima · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lucas Lima · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lucas Lima · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Lima?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Lucas Lima, with a 83/100 overall match. Jarne Steuckers and Florent Muslija are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Lima?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Lima?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Lima's 2025 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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