Players like Melvin Bard
LB/LM/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelvin Bard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Melvin Bard are Kevin Paredes, Joakim Mæhle, Christopher Operi. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 89/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Finn Porath scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Melvin Bard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 89 | 89 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €16m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €3.4m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melvin Bard
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melvin Bard?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Melvin Bard, with a 89/100 overall match. Joakim Mæhle and Christopher Operi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Melvin Bard?
Yes. Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Melvin Bard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Melvin Bard's 2025/26 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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