Cheaper alternatives to Gustavo Mendonca
CMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Mendonca's profile ↗
Gustavo Mendonca is a central midfielder for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga, with 21 appearances and 1401 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mendonca, players like Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor and Kevin Höög Jansson from IFK Norrköping both offer similar roles, each with a fit score of 79/100 and a market value of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gustavo Mendonca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 84 | 79 |
| 2 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Federico Casolarisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 23 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Aitor Gelardo Vegarasimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 24 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 75 | 78 |
| 6 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Jonathan Svedbergsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 27 | €200k | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Jakub Łabojkosimilar↗ | Ternana | 29 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Mendonca
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gustavo Mendonca?
Aitor Gelardo Vegara (Villarreal B U23) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Gustavo Mendonca.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gustavo Mendonca?
Muammer Sarıkaya offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gustavo Mendonca?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gustavo Mendonca'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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