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 September 2026.
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Alejandro Meléndez is a reliable deep-lying midfielder, excelling in distribution with his accurate long balls, placing him in the top 25% of his positional peers. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute goals or aerial dominance, his ability to control play from deep makes him a valuable asset in building attacks and maintaining possession.
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 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 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 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 (Excelsior) 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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