Who should replace Melvin Bard?
LB/LM/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelvin Bard's profile ↗
Melvin Bard is a left-back/left midfielder currently playing for Nice in Ligue 1. For those searching for the best replacement for Bard, Hennes Behrens from 1. FC Heidenheim offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham and Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €37m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melvin Bard
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Melvin Bard · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melvin Bard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hennes Behrens (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Melvin Bard, at 95/100 on profile. Ryan Sessegnon and Nathaniel Brown 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 86/100 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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