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, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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David López is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing range and ability to orchestrate play from the back. His impressive touch frequency and accuracy in final-third passes highlight his quality in building attacks, despite an overall rating that places him in the bottom tier among his peers. While he has struggled with aerial duels, his experience and reliability are tempered by a concerning injury record, having missed significant game time in recent seasons.
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↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 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 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 88 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to David López?
Statistically, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to David López — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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