Diego López alternatives
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, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to López, Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge offers a fit score of 83/100 at a market value of €3m, while Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar presents a budget option with a fit score of 82/100 and a 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 | Ángel Romerosimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 34 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 81 | 81 |
| 8 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 85 | 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 (Boca Juniors) 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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