Players like Julen Lobete
ST/LWMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulen Lobete's profile ↗
Julen Lobete is a striker/left winger for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists over 941 minutes. Players similar to Lobete include Iván Romero of Levante UD, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Georginio Rutter from Leeds United, with a fit score of 83/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Julen Lobete
Julen Lobete is a dynamic winger with a knack for successful dribbling and creating chances in the final third. His ability to win aerial duels adds a unique dimension to his game, making him a versatile threat on the flanks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers and impressive durability—missing only three games in three seasons—Lobete showcases reliability alongside his attacking prowess, though he could improve his goal-scoring output.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julen Lobete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julen Lobete
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julen Lobete?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesús Rodriguez (Como) is the closest profile to Julen Lobete, with a 82/100 overall match. Georginio Rutter and Iván Romero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julen Lobete?
Yes. Denis Drăguş (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julen Lobete?
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