Players like Farid El Melali
LWAngers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFarid El Melali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Farid El Melali are Nico Williams, Ernest Nuamah, Savinho. Doppel rates Nico Williams (Athletic Club) a 79/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oladapo Afolayan scores 77/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Farid El Melali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 21 | €44m | 84 | 79 |
| 2 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €9.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 19 | €37m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €41m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 79 | 77 |
| 7 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €48m | 79 | 77 |
| 8 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 77 | 77 |
| 9 | Mohamed Daramysimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €2.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €67m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 19 | €26m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Farid El Melali
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Farid El Melali?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico Williams (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Farid El Melali, with a 79/100 overall match. Ernest Nuamah and Savinho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Farid El Melali?
Yes. Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar left winger role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Farid El Melali?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Farid El Melali's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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