Who should replace Lucas Silva?
CM/CDMCruzeiro · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Silva's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lucas Silva, the best-fitting central midfielders are Zidane Iqbal, Ismet Lushaku, Mathias Kjølø. Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ismet Lushaku at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lucas Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ismet Lushakusimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Oliver Arblastersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Ismael Konésimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €26m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Silva
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Silva · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Lucas Silva, at 93/100 on profile. Ismet Lushaku and Mathias Kjølø follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Silva?
Yes — Ismet Lushaku (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Silva?
Doppel learns Lucas Silva'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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