Who should replace Pierre Lees Melou?
CM/CDMParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Lees Melou's profile ↗
Pierre Lees Melou is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Paris FC in Ligue 1, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists over 1966 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Lees Melou, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace boasts a fit score of 84/100, while Hicham Boudaoui of Nice offers an 81/100 fit, making them strong candidates in similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Lees Melou
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre Lees Melou · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Lees Melou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Pierre Lees Melou, at 93/100 on profile. Pape Gueye and Hicham Boudaoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pierre Lees Melou?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pierre Lees Melou?
Doppel learns Pierre Lees Melou's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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