Who should replace David López?
CBGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid López's profile ↗
David López is a centre-back for Girona FC in La Liga, having made 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace López include Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Chancel Mbemba from Olympique de Marseille, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David López
≈ 100% David López · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David López · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David López?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to David López, at 92/100 on profile. Chancel Mbemba and Edmond Tapsoba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David López?
Yes — Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David López?
Doppel learns David López's role profile from his 2024/25 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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