Cheaper alternatives to João Mendes
LBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
João Mendes is a left-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 2441 minutes. Players similar to Mendes include Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, and Emran Soglo of SV Zulte Waregem, valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100, making them potential budget alternatives to Mendes.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mendes
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · 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 João Mendes?
Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to João Mendes.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Mendes?
Maximilian Wittek 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 (left back) 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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