Alexander Menelaou

Alexander Menelaou is a 22-year-old central midfielder at South Melbourne, rated 18.1 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (50.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.67 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Menelaou.

On the season, Menelaou graded 6 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.669 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Menelaou, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 18. At 22 Menelaou is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.

18.1

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

6.4

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

50.7%

Minutes

rotation minutes

1.67

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · South Melbourne finished 9th of 14 · a mid-table side

1.67

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.67 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 15 appearances.

Watch points

Game time. Only 50.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Defensive numbers. Modest 1.67 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 18.1 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.67 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 1.9×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %50.7%

Available fixtures26 of 26

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 901.669

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.152

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~1), then tapers with age. At 22, Menelaou sits on 0.6, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Menelaou's projected Rating — 18.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the A-League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles3

Interceptions18

Blocks1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2

Red cards0

Transfer history

South Melbourne2025/26 – nowFree Transfer

Melbourne Victoryuntil 2025/26

About Alexander Menelaou

Alexander Menelaou is a 22-year-old central midfielder who plays for South Melbourne, born on March 21, 2004. He is from Australia.

This season

In the current season, Alexander Menelaou has made 15 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 1,186 minutes, with 2 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Alexander Menelaou at 18.1 with a Season form score of 6.4. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the Victoria Dockerty Cup. Full list in the career record.

Alexander Menelaou's career has also included time at Melbourne Victory.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.