Who should replace Kevin Lopez?
CM/CDMAtlético Tucumán · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Lopez's profile ↗
Kevin Lopez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Tucumán in the Argentine Liga Profesional. For those searching for the best replacement for Lopez, Marino Illescas from AD Ceuta and Laurin Ulrich from 1. FC Magdeburg both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 80/100 in their respective matches. Other viable options include Taylor Gardner-Hickman with a fit score of 79/100 and Marc Domenech at 78/100, providing solid alternatives in similar roles.
Best replacements for Kevin Lopez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Tyler Diblingsimilar↗ | Southampton | 20 | €16m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €3.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Lopez
≈ 100% Kevin Lopez · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Kevin Lopez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Kevin Lopez · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Lopez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Kevin Lopez, at 91/100 on profile. Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Laurin Ulrich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Lopez?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Lopez?
Doppel learns Kevin Lopez's role profile from his 2025 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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