Who should replace Gonzalo Melero?
CM/CDM/CAMLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Melero's profile ↗
Gonzalo Melero is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leganés in LaLiga 2, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Melero, Omri Gandelman from Lecce offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Kasper Davidsen from Holstein Kiel and Dani De Wit from FC Utrecht also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €2.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Cheikh Fallsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €16m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Melero
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Melero · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Melero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Gonzalo Melero, at 95/100 on profile. Omri Gandelman and Dani De Wit follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Melero?
Yes — Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Melero?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Melero'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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