Players like Lennard Maloney
CDM/CM/CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLennard Maloney's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lennard Maloney are Louis Breunig, Stephan Ambrosius, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alberto Rodríguez scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lennard Maloney is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and strong dueling ability, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. Despite his overall quality rating placing him in the bottom 8% of his peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his potential to impact the game defensively and offensively. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, Maloney proves to be a durable and dependable asset for Mainz 05.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lennard Maloney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 28 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lennard Maloney
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lennard Maloney?
Statistically, Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest look-alike to Lennard Maloney — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lennard Maloney?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Breunig (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Lennard Maloney, with a 82/100 overall match. Stephan Ambrosius and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lennard Maloney?
Yes. Alberto Rodríguez (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lennard Maloney?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lennard Maloney's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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