Who should replace Melvin Bard?
LB/LM/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelvin Bard's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Melvin Bard, the best-fitting left backs are Lucas Pires, Adrià Pedrosa, Olivier Deman. Lucas Pires (Cádiz) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Finn Porath at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Melvin Bard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrià Pedrosasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 28 | €2.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Issiaga Syllasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Dayann Methaliesimilar↗ | Toulouse | 20 | €20m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melvin Bard
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melvin Bard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Pires (Cádiz) does the closest job to Melvin Bard, at 94/100 on profile. Adrià Pedrosa and Olivier Deman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Melvin Bard?
Yes — Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar left back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Melvin Bard?
Doppel learns Melvin Bard's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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