Cheaper alternatives to Diego López
LW/LMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego López's profile ↗
Diego López is a left winger/left midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, aged 24, with a market value of €10m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to López, Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge offers a fit score of 83/100 at a value of €3m, while Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar presents a budget option with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 82 | 82 |
| 3 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ángel Romerosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego López
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diego López?
Ángel Romero (Corinthians) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Diego López.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diego López?
Edan Diop offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diego López?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Diego 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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