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 Jesús Rodriguez, Rodrigo Riquelme, Nico Williams. Doppel rates Jesús Rodriguez (Como) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marko Pjaca scores 80/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Farid El Melali is a dynamic dribbling winger, excelling in one-on-one situations and consistently generating goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases impressive attacking prowess, notching 8 goals and 5 assists in 33 appearances this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 13 games over the last three years, allowing him to be a consistent threat on the flank.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Farid El Melali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €82m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €37m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 32 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €144m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxence Riverasimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Farid El Melali
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Farid El Melali · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Farid El Melali?
Statistically, Jesús Rodriguez (Como) is the closest look-alike to Farid El Melali — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Farid El Melali?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesús Rodriguez (Como) is the closest profile to Farid El Melali, with a 82/100 overall match. Rodrigo Riquelme and Nico Williams are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Farid El Melali?
Yes. Marko Pjaca (FC Twente) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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