Who should replace Lucas Veríssimo?
CBSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Veríssimo's profile ↗
Lucas Veríssimo is a centre-back for Santos in Brazil's Serie A, with 13 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Veríssimo, Patrick Nkoa from Eintracht Braunschweig offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Atanas Chernev of CF Estrela Amadora closely follows with a fit score of 83/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Veríssimo
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≈ 100% Lucas Veríssimo · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lucas Veríssimo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Veríssimo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Atanas Chernev (CF Estrela Amadora) does the closest job to Lucas Veríssimo, at 94/100 on profile. Patrick Nkoa and Miguel Barbieri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Veríssimo?
Yes — Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Veríssimo?
Doppel learns Lucas Veríssimo'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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