Players like Bautista Merlini
LMClub Atlético Platense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitBautista Merlini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bautista Merlini are Freddy Mbemba, Kevin Medina, Kialy Abdoul Kone. Doppel rates Freddy Mbemba (Guingamp) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Keshi Anderson scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini is a creative left midfielder, adept at making incisive passes in the final third and showcasing impressive dribbling skills. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to generate chances, evidenced by his top 14% ranking in accurate final-third passes per 90 minutes. With only eight games missed in the last three seasons, Merlini proves to be a durable and reliable option on the flank.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bautista Merlini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freddy Mbembasimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Medinasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Kialy Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 29 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Gaspar Campossimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €2.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Alberto Moleirosimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €54m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Keshi Andersonsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 31 | €500k | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Mattia Felicisimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 25 | €2.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Samuel Silverasimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Luciano Valentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €19m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Ousseynou Niangsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €5.8m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 27 | €2.9m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bautista Merlini
≈ 100% Bautista Merlini · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Bautista Merlini · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Bautista Merlini · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bautista Merlini?
By Doppel's fit score, Freddy Mbemba (Guingamp) is the closest profile to Bautista Merlini, with a 77/100 overall match. Kevin Medina and Kialy Abdoul Kone are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bautista Merlini?
Yes. Keshi Anderson (Birmingham City) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bautista Merlini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bautista Merlini's 2025 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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