Cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Lopes
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Lopes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Leonardo Lopes are Kreshnik Krasniqi, Kaare Barslund, Muammer Sarıkaya. Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) rates 82/100 as a match at about €400k, below Leonardo Lopes's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Lopes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Ewan Hendersonsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €500k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Lopes
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leonardo Lopes?
Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 81/100 match to Leonardo Lopes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leonardo Lopes?
Kreshnik Krasniqi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Leonardo Lopes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Leonardo Lopes'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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