Who should replace Alejandro Meléndez?
CM/CDMAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Meléndez's profile ↗
Alejandro Meléndez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Albacete Balompié in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Meléndez, Enzo Leopold from Hannover 96 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón closely follows with a fit score of 79/100. Players similar to Meléndez, like Julien Ponceau and Siebe Schrijvers, also present solid alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Meléndez
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Meléndez · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Meléndez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) does the closest job to Alejandro Meléndez, at 93/100 on profile. Nacho Martín and Julien Ponceau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejandro Meléndez?
Yes — Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alejandro Meléndez?
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