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 September 2026.
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David López is a dominant aerial defender with a knack for winning headers and clearing danger, making him a valuable asset in the heart of the defence. Despite showing room for improvement in ball progression and dribbling, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46%, he may not yet be elite, but his strong aerial ability and reliability position him as a solid centre-back option.
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 · 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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