Players like Alex López
CM/CDM/CAMRacing de Ferrol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex López's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex López are Sean Longstaff, Roman Kvet, Nuno Santos. Doppel rates Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Alex López
Alex López is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his peers, he excels in shooting and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his offensive contributions. At 38, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Shots, Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Monza | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex López
≈ 100% Alex López · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Alex López · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alex López · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex López?
By Doppel's fit score, Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Alex López, with a 82/100 overall match. Roman Kvet and Nuno Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex López?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex López's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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