Who should replace José Manuel López?
STPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Manuel López's profile ↗
José Manuel López is a striker for Palmeiras in Brazil's Serie A, with 17 appearances in 2026, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for López, Raúl Sánchez (CD Castellón, fit 77/100) and Ihlas Bebou (TSG Hoffenheim, fit 77/100) offer strong tactical fits for a similar role. Duván Zapata (Torino) and Matthis Abline (Nantes) also present viable alternatives, both with a fit score of 76.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Sánchezsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 29 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Duván Zapatasimilar↗ | Torino | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €21m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Ihlas Bebousimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 32 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Jean-Philippe Krassosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Pablo Felipesimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 22 | €19m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Manuel López
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% José Manuel López · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Manuel López?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raúl Sánchez (CD Castellón) does the closest job to José Manuel López, at 90/100 on profile. Duván Zapata and Matthis Abline follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José Manuel López?
Yes — Ihlas Bebou (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José Manuel López?
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