Cheaper alternatives to Melvin Bard
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 Germán Valera from Elche, valued at €6m with a fit score of 88/100, or Christopher Operi from Le Havre, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 2 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 86 | 87 |
| 5 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €4.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Henok Teklabsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melvin Bard
≈ 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
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
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 86/100 match to Melvin Bard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Melvin Bard?
Germán Valera offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €6.2m.
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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