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, with 13 appearances, 1 goal, and 3 assists in 2026. The best replacements for Romero include Sergio Ortuño from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, both offering similar tactical roles. Players similar to Lucas Romero can be found in this analysis, focusing on those who can effectively replace his contributions on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 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↗ | Cesena | 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 Lens | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 (Cádiz) 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 (Cesena) 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.
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