Who should replace Lucas Ventura?
CM/CDMPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Ventura's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lucas Ventura, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yassin Belkhdim, Philip Brittijn, Federico Gino. Yassin Belkhdim (Angers) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Federico Gino at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lucas Ventura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassin Belkhdimsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Federico Ginosimilar↗ | Aldosivi | 33 | €100k | 92 | 75 |
| 4 | Ebou Adamssimilar↗ | Derby County | 30 | €700k | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Anuarsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 31 | €700k | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Dino Beširovićsimilar↗ | AIK | 32 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Shuto Abesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €700k | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Ventura
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Ventura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yassin Belkhdim (Angers) does the closest job to Lucas Ventura, at 92/100 on profile. Philip Brittijn and Federico Gino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Ventura?
Yes — Federico Gino (Aldosivi) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Ventura?
Doppel learns Lucas Ventura's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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