Who should replace Leonardo Lopes?
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Lopes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Leonardo Lopes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jesús Álvarez, Kreshnik Krasniqi, Lennard Hartjes. Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kreshnik Krasniqi at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Leonardo Lopes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Federico Casolarisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 23 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Lopes
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Lopes · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Lopes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) does the closest job to Leonardo Lopes, at 94/100 on profile. Kreshnik Krasniqi and Lennard Hartjes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonardo Lopes?
Yes — Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 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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