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 September 2026.
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Melker Widell is a robust central midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to win duels, making him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 3% of his peers, his durability stands out, missing only two games in three seasons. While his attacking contributions are limited, with minimal goals and assists, his shot volume indicates a willingness to engage in offensive situations.
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 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Pablo Gozálbezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 25 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €8.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 86 | 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 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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