Cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Lopes
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Lopes's profile ↗
Leonardo Lopes is a central midfielder / defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Lopes include Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, and Manolo Portanova of Reggiana, who is a budget alternative valued at €0m. Other options are Jesús Álvarez from Huesca and Gustavo Assunção from AVS - Futebol SAD, both valued at €1m and with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 8 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Lopes
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≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leonardo Lopes?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Leonardo Lopes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leonardo Lopes?
Tomy Carbonell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €900k.
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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