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 (SSV Jahn Regensburg) 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 September 2026.
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Lennard Maloney is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and ground battles, marking him as a gritty presence in the midfield. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 8% of his positional peers, he offers solid reliability with only 7 games missed in the last three seasons. His ability to deliver accurate long balls adds a strategic edge, although he may not be the most creative outlet with crosses. Maloney's durability and combative style make him a dependable option in the engine room.
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↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 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↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 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 best replacement for Lennard Maloney?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Breunig (SSV Jahn Regensburg) 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 (Mirandés) 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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