Cheaper alternatives to José Manuel López
STPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Manuel López's profile ↗
José Manuel López is a striker for Palmeiras in Brazil's Serie A, with 17 appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists in the 2026 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to López, Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche offers a fit score of 82/100 at a market value of €9m, while Gerard Moreno of Villarreal presents a budget option at €2m with a fit score of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to José Manuel López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Manuel López
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to José Manuel López?
Sem van Duijn (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 79/100 match to José Manuel López.
Who is the best-value alternative to José Manuel López?
Álvaro Rodriguez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €9.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to José Manuel López?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match José Manuel 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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