Players like Juan Meli
LBGodoy Cruz · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Meli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Meli are Bright Arrey-Mbi, Théo Sainte-Luce, Marcus Baggesen. Doppel rates Bright Arrey-Mbi (Hannover 96) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Coleen Louis scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Juan Meli
Juan Meli is a reliable left-back who prioritizes defensive stability over offensive contributions. Despite his durability and consistent presence on the pitch, his overall quality ranks in the bottom 40% among his positional peers, with minimal impact in creating chances or contributing to the attack. While he excels in maintaining fitness, his lack of standout strengths may limit his influence in more dynamic systems.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Meli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bright Arrey-Mbisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 23 | €9.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Niklas Kolbesimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 30 | €800k | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Mario Garciasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 23 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Meli?
By Doppel's fit score, Bright Arrey-Mbi (Hannover 96) is the closest profile to Juan Meli, with a 79/100 overall match. Théo Sainte-Luce and Marcus Baggesen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Meli?
Yes. Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Meli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Meli's 2025 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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