Players like Diego López
LW/LMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego López's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego López are Ansgar Knauff, Martin Terrier, Ángel Romero. Doppel rates Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ángel Romero scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Diego López is an attack-minded left winger who thrives on creating big chances and scoring, evidenced by his impressive metrics in non-penalty goals and chances created. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% of his peers, his durability is noteworthy, having missed only two games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his ability to win possession in the attacking third highlights his potential impact in offensive phases.
Strengths: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Ángel Romerosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego López
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diego López · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego López?
By Doppel's fit score, Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Diego López, with a 82/100 overall match. Martin Terrier and Ángel Romero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego López?
Yes. Ángel Romero (Corinthians) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego López's 2025/26 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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