Who should replace Javi López?
LBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi López's profile ↗
Javi López is a left-back for Real Oviedo in La Liga, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Javi López, Gabriel Gudmundsson from Leeds United offers a fit score of 81/100, while Adrien Truffert and El Hadji Malick Diouf both provide a fit score of 80/100, showcasing their suitability for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Gudmundssonsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €21m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Adrien Truffertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 25 | €28m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | El Hadji Malick Dioufsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €29m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Javi Galánsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €1.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Pachasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Costasimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 26 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi López
≈ 100% Javi López · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Javi López · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Javi López · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi López?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) does the closest job to Javi López, at 95/100 on profile. Adrien Truffert and El Hadji Malick Diouf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi López?
Yes — Gonçalo Costa (Portimonense SAD) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi López?
Doppel learns Javi López's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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