Players like Óscar Melendo
CAM/CM/RMGranada · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Melendo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Óscar Melendo are Muhammed-Cham Saračević, Gaetano Oristanio, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Muhammed-Cham Saračević (Clermont Foot) a 80/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Óscar Melendo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €1.3m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €8.4m | 82 | 77 |
| 8 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 79 | 77 |
| 9 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 79 | 77 |
| 10 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Haissem Hassansimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 24 | €3.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Melendo
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Óscar Melendo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Melendo?
By Doppel's fit score, Muhammed-Cham Saračević (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Óscar Melendo, with a 80/100 overall match. Gaetano Oristanio and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Óscar Melendo?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Óscar Melendo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Óscar Melendo's 2023/24 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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