Maxime López alternatives
CM/CDMParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxime López's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Maxime López are Mohamed Ihattaren, İlkay Gündoğan, Christian Eriksen. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) rates 87/100 as a match at about €3.2m, below Maxime López's ~€5.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxime López
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maxime López?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 86/100 match to Maxime López.
Who is the best-value alternative to Maxime López?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Maxime López?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Maxime López's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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