Cheaper alternatives to Nobel Mendy
CBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNobel Mendy's profile ↗
Nobel Mendy is a centre-back for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Mendy, consider Caleb Taylor from Millwall, valued at €5m with a fit score of 86/100, or Justin Hubner at Fortuna Sittard, priced at just €1m and a fit score of 85/100. Other budget options include David Zec from Holstein Kiel (€2m, fit 85/100) and Adrián de la Fuente of Levante UD (€4m, fit 84/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 83 | 84 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nobel Mendy
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nobel Mendy?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to Nobel Mendy.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nobel Mendy?
Caleb Taylor offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nobel Mendy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nobel Mendy'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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