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 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, Brais Méndez scores 83/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Lucas Paquetá is an aggressive, dynamic attacking midfielder who excels in high-pressure situations, winning duels and creating big chances in the final third. Ranking in the top 16% of his positional peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in duels won and possession recovery, making him a key asset for West Ham. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his ability to influence games with creativity and tenacity remains undeniable.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 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 closest look-alike to Lucas Paquetá?
Statistically, Nico Paz (Como) is the closest look-alike to Lucas Paquetá — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €7.8m.
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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