
Pierre Lees-Melou
33 · France · 10 starts · 888 league minutes · average match rating 7.16
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks Pierre Lees-Melou (Paris) 1st of 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 this season. His best measure is duels won: 60%, 3rd of 22.
Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 22 defensive midfielders in Ligue 1. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in Ligue 1; this season against defensive midfielders in Ligue 1.
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 4.083rd of 29 | 4.165th of 22 |
| Pass completion | 83%24th of 29 | 91%6th of 22 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 38.5016th of 29 | 59.295th of 22 |
| Duels won | 53%9th of 29 | 60%3rd of 22 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.402nd fewest of 29 | 0.304th fewest of 22 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 51%21st of 29 | 69%5th of 22 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in Ligue 1 whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
In these rankings
His full profile is in The Prism
Every game with his rating, where he lines up, his contract and moves, his next game and a scout report on request.




