Who should replace Bruno Melo?
CB/LBCoritiba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Melo's profile ↗
Bruno Melo is a centre-back/left-back for Coritiba in the BRA-Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players who can replace Melo include Craig Forsyth from Derby County, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón, with a fit score of 80/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Bruno Melo, these players offer a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Bruno Melo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Jake Bidwellsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 87 | 87 |
| 6 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Insúasimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Gustav Mortensensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Melo
≈ 100% Bruno Melo · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Bruno Melo · strong: Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Melo · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Melo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) does the closest job to Bruno Melo, at 90/100 on profile. Diego Sánchez and Jake Bidwell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bruno Melo?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bruno Melo?
Doppel learns Bruno Melo's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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