Players like Lucas Paquetá
CAM/CMFlamengo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Paquetá's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Paquetá are Nico Paz, Brais Méndez, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Nico Paz (Como) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Filip Krastev scores 84/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Lucas Paquetá is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his aggressive pressing and ability to win duels, making him a constant threat in the opposition's half. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his positional peers, he excels at creating big chances and winning possession, highlighting his impactful presence on the pitch. While he has faced injury challenges, his overall quality and contributions in key moments make him a valuable asset for any team looking to enhance their attacking play.
Strengths: Duels won, Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lucas Paquetá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Paquetá
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Paquetá?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico Paz (Como) is the closest profile to Lucas Paquetá, with a 85/100 overall match. Brais Méndez and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Yes. Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lucas Paquetá?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lucas Paquetá's 2025/26 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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