Who should replace Leonardo Lopes?
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Lopes's profile ↗
Leonardo Lopes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League. He made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Lopes, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca, LaLiga 2) offers the highest fit score at 80/100, closely followed by Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior, Eredivisie) with a fit of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Lopes
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Lopes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to Leonardo Lopes, at 95/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Jesús Álvarez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonardo Lopes?
Yes — Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leonardo Lopes?
Doppel learns Leonardo Lopes'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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