Players like Melker Heier
CM/CDMIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelker Heier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Melker Heier are Iván Morante, Markus Karlsbakk, Barry Bannan. Doppel rates Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Melker Heier is a durable defensive midfielder who excels in maintaining possession and facilitating play from deep. With a strong presence in the midfield, he contributes to his team's build-up and defensive stability, evident in his consistent game time over the past three seasons. While he may lack standout metrics in aerial duels and duels won, his reliability and ability to manage the midfield make him a valuable asset in controlling the tempo of the game.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Melker Heier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melker Heier
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Melker Heier?
Statistically, Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest look-alike to Melker Heier — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Melker Heier?
By Doppel's fit score, Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Melker Heier, with a 80/100 overall match. Markus Karlsbakk and Barry Bannan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Melker Heier?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Melker Heier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Melker Heier's 2026 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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