Players like Alejandro Meléndez
CM/CDMAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Meléndez's profile ↗
Alejandro Meléndez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Albacete Balompié in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Meléndez include Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Joan Jordán of Deportivo Alavés, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles for teams seeking similar midfield capabilities.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Meléndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Meléndez
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Meléndez?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Alejandro Meléndez, with a 84/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Victor Emanuel Halvorsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Meléndez?
Yes. Harun Ibrahim (GAIS) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Meléndez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Meléndez'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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