Cheaper alternatives to Melvin Bard
LB/LM/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelvin Bard's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Melvin Bard are Kevin Paredes, Germán Valera, Christopher Operi. Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 88/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Melvin Bard's ~€10m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Melvin Bard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €1.9m | 89 | 88 |
| 2 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €4.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melvin Bard
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Melvin Bard?
Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Melvin Bard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Melvin Bard?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Melvin Bard?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Melvin Bard's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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