Players like Óscar Melendo
CAM/CM/RMCádiz · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Melendo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Óscar Melendo are Ruben Alte, Ilias Koutsoupias, Rafael Lubach. Doppel rates Ruben Alte (Viking FK) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ruben Alte scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Óscar Melendo is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder known for his strong dueling ability, excelling in defensive battles with a top 13% ranking in duels won per 90 minutes. His successful dribbling showcases his capacity to evade pressure and maintain possession, although his contributions in creating chances or aerial situations could be improved. With an impressive availability record, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable asset in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Óscar Melendo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Altesimilar↗ | Viking FK | 26 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Miguel Monsalvesimilar↗ | Grêmio | 22 | €3.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Tom Fellowssimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €7.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Francis Onyekasimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 19 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €12m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Melendo
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · low reliability
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Óscar Melendo?
Statistically, Ruben Alte (Viking FK) is the closest look-alike to Óscar Melendo — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Melendo?
By Doppel's fit score, Ruben Alte (Viking FK) is the closest profile to Óscar Melendo, with a 82/100 overall match. Ilias Koutsoupias and Rafael Lubach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Óscar Melendo?
Yes. Ruben Alte (Viking FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Óscar Melendo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Óscar Melendo's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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