Players like Maxime López
CM/CDMParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxime López's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maxime López are Angel Gomes, İlkay Gündoğan, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, İlkay Gündoğan scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Maxime López is a sophisticated ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in dictating play and creating opportunities from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he showcases remarkable accuracy in final-third passes and crosses, coupled with an impressive ability to deliver key passes. His durability is a significant asset, missing only two games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable engine in the midfield. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his playmaking prowess more than compensates for it.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maxime López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 30 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxime López
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maxime López · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maxime López?
Statistically, Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) is the closest look-alike to Maxime López — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maxime López?
By Doppel's fit score, Angel Gomes (Olympique de Marseille) is the closest profile to Maxime López, with a 85/100 overall match. İlkay Gündoğan and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maxime López?
Yes. İlkay Gündoğan (Galatasaray) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maxime López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maxime López's 2025/26 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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