Who should replace David López?
CBBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid López's profile ↗
David López is a centre-back for Burgos Club de Fútbol in LaLiga 2, having made 14 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for López, Fabio Gruber from 1. FC Nürnberg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Jon Martin of Real Sociedad also presents a solid option with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for David López
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Cenk Özkaçarsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €4.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 29 | €3.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David López
≈ 100% David López · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David López?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, César Tárrega (Valencia) does the closest job to David López, at 92/100 on profile. Fabio Gruber and Cenk Özkaçar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David López?
Yes — Yuto Tsunashima (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David López?
Doppel learns David López's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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