Players like Lucas Paquetá
CAM/CMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Paquetá's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lucas Paquetá are Paul Nebel, Facundo Buonanotte, Nico Paz. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 83/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Lucas Paquetá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €86m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Paquetá
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Paquetá · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Paquetá?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Lucas Paquetá, with a 83/100 overall match. Facundo Buonanotte and Nico Paz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lucas Paquetá?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
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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