Players like Melle Meulensteen
CM/CDMGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelle Meulensteen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Melle Meulensteen are Darko Nejašmić, Yangel Herrera, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Melle Meulensteen is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 10% of his peers, he consistently contributes defensively, evidenced by his elite clearance and aerial duel success. While his creative output in key passes may not be his strong suit, his durability with only six games missed over three seasons highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. 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 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
* 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, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Melle Meulensteen · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Melle Meulensteen?
Statistically, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Melle Meulensteen — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Yangel Herrera and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Melle Meulensteen?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
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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