Players like David Mella
RW/RMDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Mella's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Mella are Pablo Sáenz, Joe Gelhardt, Lukas Petkov. Doppel rates Pablo Sáenz (Albacete Balompié) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Sáenz scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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David Mella is a versatile right winger with a solid presence in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to contribute with 6 goals and 5 assists over 34 appearances. While he ranks in the top 30% of his positional peers, his lower metrics in defensive contributions and long passes suggest he thrives more in offensive scenarios than in defensive responsibilities. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, potentially impacting his consistency on the pitch.
Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Mella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Sáenzsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jesurun Rak-Sakyisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Telmo Arcanjosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Viktor Tsygankovsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Arbnor Mujasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Mella
≈ 100% David Mella · medium reliability
≈ 100% David Mella · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Mella · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Mella?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Sáenz (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to David Mella, with a 80/100 overall match. Joe Gelhardt and Lukas Petkov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Mella?
Yes. Pablo Sáenz (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar right winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Mella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Mella's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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