Cheaper alternatives to João Mendes
CAM/CMKayserispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
João Mendes is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 26 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. If you're looking for cheaper alternatives to Mendes, consider Bilal Bafdili from KV Mechelen and Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, both valued at €1m and achieving a fit score of 86/100. Stuart Armstrong and Alexandru Maxim also present budget options, with fit scores of 85/100 and market values of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Stuart Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 34 | €200k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Claudio Aquinosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Lucas Limasimilar↗ | Sport Recife | 36 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Valentin Eyssericsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Jonathan Vierasimilar↗ | Almería | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Geoffry Hairemanssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 35 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mendes
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Mendes?
Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 85/100 match to João Mendes.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Mendes?
Bilal Bafdili offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Mendes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match João Mendes'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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