Players like Julien López
LW/CAMParis FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien López's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julien López are Naatan Skyttä, Sammie Szmodics, Kristian Hlynsson. Doppel rates Naatan Skyttä (1. FC Kaiserslautern) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josh Windass scores 80/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Julien López
Julien López is a versatile left winger and attacking midfielder known for his experience but currently struggles to impact games significantly. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 30% of his peers, he has faced challenges in key areas like duels and aerial contests, limiting his effectiveness on the pitch. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a considerable number of games over the past few seasons.
Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naatan Skyttäsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien López
≈ 100% Julien López · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Julien López · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julien López · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien López?
By Doppel's fit score, Naatan Skyttä (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Julien López, with a 80/100 overall match. Sammie Szmodics and Kristian Hlynsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien López?
Yes. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien López's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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