Melvin Bard alternatives
LB/LM/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelvin Bard's profile ↗
Melvin Bard is a left-back/left midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Bard, consider Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 90/100, or Germán Valera from Elche, valued at €6m with a fit score of 88/100. Other notable options include Nazinho from AS Monaco and Christopher Operi from Başakşehir FK.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 90 |
| 2 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 3 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 86 | 87 |
| 6 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €4.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Henok Teklabsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Melvin Bard?
Finn Porath (FC Schalke 04) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 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 90/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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