Who should replace Lucas Romero?
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Romero's profile ↗
Lucas Romero is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A. For those seeking the best replacement for Romero, Sergio Ortuño from CD Eldense, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a tactical match. Other suitable options include Máximo Perrone of Como and Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, both offering similar capabilities with fit scores of 78/100.
Best replacements for Lucas Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Máximo Perronesimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €34m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Michele Castagnettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 37 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Markus Karlssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 22 | €7.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Fredsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 33 | €4.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Romero
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lucas Romero · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Romero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Ortuño (CD Eldense) does the closest job to Lucas Romero, at 92/100 on profile. Máximo Perrone and Nacho Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Romero?
Yes — Michele Castagnetti (Cremonese) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Romero?
Doppel learns Lucas Romero's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →