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Valencia· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Diego López

Right WingSpain24y€12.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.25G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,770 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Diego López

Takefusa Kubo80% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €30.0M
Viktor Tsygankov80% match
Girona · La Liga · €15.0M
Jorge de Frutos86% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Diego López:

Takefusa Kubo(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Viktor Tsygankov(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Jorge de Frutos(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Takefusa Kubo

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Japan25yContract 2029

G/900.12

A/900.23

Dynamic ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

vs López: €18M more expensive · -0.14 G/90

80% match

€30.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Diego López?▼

The top alternatives to Diego López based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Takefusa Kubo, Viktor Tsygankov, Jorge de Frutos, Fran Pérez, Aitor Ruibal. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Diego López in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Diego López in 2026 include Takefusa Kubo (€30.0M), Viktor Tsygankov (€15.0M), Jorge de Frutos (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Diego López play and who plays similarly?▼

Diego López plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Takefusa Kubo (Japan, €30.0M); Viktor Tsygankov (Ukraine, €15.0M); Jorge de Frutos (Spain, €12.0M); Fran Pérez (Spain, €3.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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