Who should replace Lucas Villalba?
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Villalba's profile ↗
Lucas Villalba is a centre-back for Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A, having made 9 appearances this season with a total of 659 minutes on the pitch. The best replacements for Villalba include Lukas Boeder from SG Dynamo Dresden, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Victor Mayela from USL Dunkerque, also with a fit score of 77/100. These players demonstrate a similar tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for those searching for players similar to Villalba.
Best replacements for Lucas Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Boedersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 29 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Marvin Elimbi Gilbertsimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Victor Mayelasimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €2.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Marco Bellichsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 27 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Zak Vynersimilar↗ | Bristol City | 29 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Macauley Gillespheysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 12 | Vetle Skjaerviksimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 26 | €700k | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Villalba
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lucas Villalba · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Villalba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lukas Boeder (SG Dynamo Dresden) does the closest job to Lucas Villalba, at 90/100 on profile. Marvin Elimbi Gilbert and Victor Mayela follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Villalba?
Yes — Lukas Boeder (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Villalba?
Doppel learns Lucas Villalba's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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