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 September 2026.
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Pierre Lees-Melou is a tenacious defensive midfielder with an exceptional ability to disrupt opposition play and initiate attacks through precise long-range passing. Ranked in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, showcasing his combative style and tactical intelligence. With no games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable, durable presence in the midfield, making him an invaluable asset for Paris FC.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. 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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
* 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 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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