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Who should replace Lucas Pires?

LBBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Pires's profile ↗

Lucas Pires is a left-back for Burnley in the Championship, having made 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lucas Pires, Alexandro Bernabei from Internacional offers an impressive fit score of 85/100, while Pacha from Rayo Vallecano presents a strong alternative with a fit of 82/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them viable options for teams looking to fill the left-back position effectively.

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Best replacements for Lucas Pires

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗Internacional26€7.4m9585
2Gabriel Gudmundssonsimilar↗Leeds United27€21m9480
3Pachasimilar↗Rayo Vallecano34€800k9382
4Javi Galánsimilar↗Celta Vigo32€1.7m9280
5Ian Maatsensimilar↗Aston Villa24€28m9283
6Nuno Tavaressimilar↗Lazio26€13m9184
7Jordan Zemurasimilar↗Udinese27€4.5m9183
8Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗Manchester City25€39m9182
9Neco Williamssimilar↗Nottingham Forest25€26m9182
10Hugo Buenosimilar↗Wolverhampton24€13m9184
11Emran Soglosimilar↗SV Zulte Waregem21€800k9187
12Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗FC Augsburg31€3.1m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Lucas Pires

1. Alexandro BernabeiInternacional85/100

≈ 100% Lucas Pires · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90

2. Gabriel GudmundssonLeeds United80/100

≈ 100% Lucas Pires · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. PachaRayo Vallecano82/100

≈ 100% Lucas Pires · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Lucas Pires?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexandro Bernabei (Internacional) does the closest job to Lucas Pires, at 95/100 on profile. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Pacha follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Pires?

Yes — Pacha (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar left back role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Pires?

Doppel learns Lucas Pires's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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