Players like Melle Meulensteen
CM/CDMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelle Meulensteen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Melle Meulensteen are Darko Nejašmić, Samú Costa, Yangel Herrera. Doppel rates Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dirk Wanner Proper scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Melle Meulensteen is a robust, defensive-minded central midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition plays and winning aerial battles. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 15% of his positional peers, he combines strong defensive contributions, evident in his top 3% clearances and 10% aerial duels won, with the ability to chip in offensively, scoring 6 goals this season. His reliability is underscored by only 6 missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and consistency.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Melle Meulensteen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melle Meulensteen
≈ 100% Melle Meulensteen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Melle Meulensteen · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Melle Meulensteen · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melle Meulensteen?
By Doppel's fit score, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Melle Meulensteen, with a 82/100 overall match. Samú Costa and Yangel Herrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Melle Meulensteen?
Yes. Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Melle Meulensteen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Melle Meulensteen's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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