Cheaper alternatives to Unai López
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai López's profile ↗
Unai López is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, with 28 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to López, consider players like Samu from Vizela, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €2m, or Pascal Groß from Brighton, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai López
≈ 100% Unai López · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Unai López · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Unai López · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Unai López?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Unai López.
Who is the best-value alternative to Unai López?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Unai López?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Unai 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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