Players like Gonzalo Melero
CM/CDM/CAMAlmería · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Melero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonzalo Melero are Eric Ebimbe, Lucas Beltrán, Florian Sotoca. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Melero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €8.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 29 | €9.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €12m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Melero
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · medium reliability
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Melero?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Melero, with a 83/100 overall match. Lucas Beltrán and Florian Sotoca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Melero?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Melero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Melero's 2023/24 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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