Cheaper alternatives to Nampalys Mendy
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNampalys Mendy's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nampalys Mendy are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Nampalys Mendy's ~€740k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nampalys Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nampalys Mendy
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nampalys Mendy?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Nampalys Mendy.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nampalys Mendy?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nampalys Mendy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nampalys Mendy's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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