Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Mendoza
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodrigo Mendoza are Romano Schmid, Paul Nebel, Kevin Sessa. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) rates 85/100 as a match at about €17m, below Rodrigo Mendoza's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Mendoza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 95 | 84 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Mendoza
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Rodrigo Mendoza.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Romano Schmid offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Rodrigo Mendoza's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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