Who should replace Gonzalo Melero?
CM/CDM/CAMAlmería · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Melero's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gonzalo Melero, the best-fitting central midfielders are Danny Namaso, Merlin Röhl, Jon Guridi. Danny Namaso (Auxerre) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jon Guridi at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gonzalo Melero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €5.7m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 23 | €59m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €8.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €11m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €12m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 21 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Peque Fernándezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €3.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Melero
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Melero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danny Namaso (Auxerre) does the closest job to Gonzalo Melero, at 94/100 on profile. Merlin Röhl and Jon Guridi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Melero?
Yes — Jon Guridi (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Melero?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Melero's role profile from his 2023/24 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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