Players like Melker Widell
CM/CAMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelker Widell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Melker Widell are Rachid Kouda, Mathias Honsak, Gorka Gorosabel. Doppel rates Rachid Kouda (Mantova) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Melker Widell is a durable central midfielder with a combative playing style, excelling in duels won and contributing to shot creation. Despite his low Sofascore rating, his reliability on the pitch is noteworthy, having missed only two games in three seasons. While he struggles with finishing and accurate final-third passes, his ability to win battles in midfield makes him a valuable asset for Swansea City.
Strengths: Duels won, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Melker Widell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Gorka Gorosabelsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 20 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Anthony Bermontsimilar↗ | Angers | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Pablo Gozálbezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 25 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €8.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melker Widell
≈ 100% Melker Widell · medium reliability
≈ 100% Melker Widell · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Melker Widell · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Melker Widell?
Statistically, Rachid Kouda (Mantova) is the closest look-alike to Melker Widell — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Melker Widell?
By Doppel's fit score, Rachid Kouda (Mantova) is the closest profile to Melker Widell, with a 81/100 overall match. Mathias Honsak and Gorka Gorosabel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Melker Widell?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Melker Widell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Melker Widell's 2025/26 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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