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 Tiago Gabriel, Gonzalo Escalante, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 76/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 75/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Lennard Maloney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 76 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 81 | 76 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 81 | 75 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 5 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 80 | 75 |
| 6 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 79 | 74 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 88 | 74 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Erhan Mašovićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 91 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lennard Maloney
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · medium reliability
≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lennard Maloney?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Lennard Maloney, with a 76/100 overall match. Gonzalo Escalante and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lennard Maloney?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €200k.
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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