Players like Julián López
CM/CDMDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián López's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julián López are Oumar Ngom, Thiago Ojeda, Aritz Aldasoro. Doppel rates Oumar Ngom (Pau FC) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Selu Diallo scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Julián López
Julián López is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing impressive durability with only three games missed in the last three seasons. While his attacking contributions are limited, ranking in the bottom 15% for xG and xA, his strength in the air and reliability in breaking up play make him a solid anchor in midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 32% of his peers, he may not be a standout, but his tenacity and consistency provide a valuable foundation for his team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julián López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Ngomsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €2.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián López
≈ 100% Julián López · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Julián López · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Julián López · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julián López?
By Doppel's fit score, Oumar Ngom (Pau FC) is the closest profile to Julián López, with a 79/100 overall match. Thiago Ojeda and Aritz Aldasoro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julián López?
Yes. Selu Diallo (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julián López?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julián López's 2025 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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