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 (Granada) 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 October 2026.
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David Mella is an industrious right winger, showcasing his potential as a reliable attacking option for Deportivo de A Coruña. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers, he effectively contributes to his team's offense, netting 6 goals and assisting 5 times in the current season. However, his injury history, missing 27 games over the last three seasons, raises concerns about his durability, which could hinder his development and impact 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↗ | Granada | 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↗ | Kasımpaşa | 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 | 80 |
| 8 | Arbnor Mujasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Dango Ouattarasimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €36m | 87 | 81 |
* 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 closest look-alike to David Mella?
Statistically, Pablo Sáenz (Granada) is the closest look-alike to David Mella — a 80/100 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 David Mella?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Sáenz (Granada) 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 (Granada) 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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