Players like Dion Lopy
CM/CDMAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDion Lopy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dion Lopy are Dirk Wanner Proper, Abdoulaye Touré, Daniel Requena. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dion Lopy is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing impressive accuracy with long balls, making him a reliable anchor in midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 30% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, having missed only 2 games in the past three seasons. While his offensive contributions in terms of dribbling and crossing may not be his forte, Lopy's defensive prowess and distribution skills make him a valuable asset in controlling the game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dion Lopy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dion Lopy
≈ 100% Dion Lopy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dion Lopy · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dion Lopy · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dion Lopy?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Dion Lopy, with a 81/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Daniel Requena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dion Lopy?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dion Lopy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dion Lopy's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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