Who should replace Lucas Evangelista?
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Evangelista's profile ↗
Lucas Evangelista is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in the BRA-Serie A, with 19 appearances in 2025, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Players who can replace Evangelista include Darko Nejašmić from NEC Nijmegen, and Amir Richardson from Le Havre, both with a tactical fit score of 80/100, indicating their suitability for similar roles. Additionally, Dirk Wanner Proper from SC Heerenveen offers a fit score of 79/100, presenting another option for those seeking alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Mario Stroeykenssimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Evangelista
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lucas Evangelista · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Evangelista?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Lucas Evangelista, at 91/100 on profile. Darko Nejašmić and Amir Richardson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Evangelista?
Yes — Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Evangelista?
Doppel learns Lucas Evangelista's role profile from his 2025 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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