Gideon Mensah alternatives
LB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGideon Mensah's profile ↗
Gideon Mensah is a left-back for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists over 2333 minutes. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mensah, consider Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender, valued at €1m with a fit score of 82/100, or Dimitrios Giannoulis of FC Augsburg, valued at €3m with a fit score of 81/100. Yanis Zouaoui and Tiago Araújo also present budget options with fit scores of 81 and 80, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 81 | 80 |
| 6 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 8 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 78 | 79 |
| 12 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gideon Mensah
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gideon Mensah?
Djevencio van der Kust (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 79/100 match to Gideon Mensah.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gideon Mensah?
Fabio Ferraro offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gideon Mensah?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Gideon Mensah's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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