Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Meléndez
CM/CDMAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Meléndez's profile ↗
Alejandro Meléndez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Albacete Balompié in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Meléndez, players like Harun Ibrahim from GAIS, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Pablo De Blasis from Gimnasia y Esgrima, with a fit score of 81/100, offer similar roles at a lower market value.
9 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Meléndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Pablo De Blasissimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Max Brandtsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 25 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Jonathan Svedbergsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 27 | €200k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Lopezsimilar↗ | Defensa y Justicia | 25 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Meléndez
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Meléndez?
Pablo De Blasis (Gimnasia y Esgrima) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 81/100 match to Alejandro Meléndez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Meléndez?
Harun Ibrahim offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alejandro Meléndez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alejandro Meléndez's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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