Players like David López
CBBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid López's profile ↗
The players most similar to David López are César Tárrega, Fabio Gruber, Jon Martin. Doppel rates César Tárrega (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 82/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About David López
David López is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a commanding presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable asset in any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David López
≈ 100% David López · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David López?
By Doppel's fit score, César Tárrega (Valencia) is the closest profile to David López, with a 79/100 overall match. Fabio Gruber and Jon Martin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David López?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David López's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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