Players like Leonardo Lopes
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Lopes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonardo Lopes are Lennard Hartjes, Jesús Álvarez, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Schiavi scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Leonardo Lopes
Leonardo Lopes is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and ball recovery, making him a key asset in disrupting opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he showcases reliability and consistency, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons. While his finishing leaves room for improvement, Lopes' ability to win duels and regain possession in advanced areas underscores his crucial role in both defense and transition.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonardo Lopes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Lopes
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Lopes?
By Doppel's fit score, Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Leonardo Lopes, with a 78/100 overall match. Jesús Álvarez and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonardo Lopes?
Yes. Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonardo Lopes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonardo Lopes'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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