Players like Pierre Lees Melou
CM/CDMParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Lees Melou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre Lees Melou are Adam Wharton, Hicham Boudaoui, Enzo Le Fée. Doppel rates Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 82/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pierre Lees-Melou is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and distributing accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, complemented by his ability to win duels consistently. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability and importance to Paris FC's midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierre Lees Melou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Lees Melou
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pierre Lees Melou?
Statistically, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Pierre Lees Melou — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Lees Melou?
By Doppel's fit score, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Pierre Lees Melou, with a 84/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Enzo Le Fée are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre Lees Melou?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierre Lees Melou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierre Lees Melou's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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