Who should replace Lucas Ventura?
CM/CDMPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Ventura's profile ↗
Lucas Ventura is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Portimonense SAD in the Primeira Liga. Notably, he has made 28 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1930 minutes. For those searching for the best replacement for Ventura, José Gragera from Espanyol, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative, alongside Stanko Jurić and Yassin Belkhdim, both offering similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Yassin Belkhdimsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Ebou Adamssimilar↗ | Derby County | 30 | €700k | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Ascoli | 25 | €4.4m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Ventura
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lucas Ventura · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Ventura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Gragera (Espanyol) does the closest job to Lucas Ventura, at 92/100 on profile. Yassin Belkhdim and Stanko Jurić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Ventura?
Yes — Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 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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