Players like José Manuel López
STPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Manuel López's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Manuel López are Álvaro Rodriguez, Gerard Moreno, Ieltsin Camões. Doppel rates Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sem van Duijn scores 78/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to José Manuel López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 27 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 77 | 78 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Manuel López
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Manuel López?
By Doppel's fit score, Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) is the closest profile to José Manuel López, with a 81/100 overall match. Gerard Moreno and Ieltsin Camões are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Manuel López?
Yes. Sem van Duijn (SC Telstar) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Manuel López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Manuel López's 2026 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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