Players like David López
CBGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid López's profile ↗
The players most similar to David López are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Chancel Mbemba, Fabian Schär. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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David López is a ball-playing centre-back, adept at distributing from the back with impressive accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. Despite his age, he showcases a strong ability to control possession, evidenced by his top-tier touches per game. However, his aerial duels leave room for improvement, which can be a concern in defensive situations. While he has faced injury challenges in recent seasons, his experience remains invaluable for Girona FC.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David López
≈ 100% David López · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David López?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to David López, with a 84/100 overall match. Chancel Mbemba and Fabian Schär are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David López?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David López's 2024/25 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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