Players like Alejandro Meléndez
CM/CDMAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Meléndez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Meléndez are Enzo Leopold, Julien Ponceau, Siebe Schrijvers. Doppel rates Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Julian Baas scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alejandro Meléndez is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, excelling in distributing accurate long balls from the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his positional peers, his durability stands out with no games missed over three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may not contribute goals or aerial dominance, his passing ability is crucial for dictating tempo and transitioning play effectively.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Meléndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Meléndez
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · low reliability
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Meléndez?
Statistically, Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Meléndez — a 83/100 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 Alejandro Meléndez?
By Doppel's fit score, Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) is the closest profile to Alejandro Meléndez, with a 83/100 overall match. Julien Ponceau and Siebe Schrijvers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Meléndez?
Yes. Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
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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