Who should replace Fer López?
CMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFer López's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fer López, the best-fitting central midfielders are Himad Abdelli, Julien Ponceau, Enzo Millot. Himad Abdelli (Angers) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Cairney at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fer López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Mazasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Udinese | 22 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 22 | €103m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fer López
≈ 100% Fer López · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Fer López · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Fer López · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fer López?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Himad Abdelli (Angers) does the closest job to Fer López, at 95/100 on profile. Julien Ponceau and Enzo Millot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fer López?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fer López?
Doppel learns Fer López's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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