Cheaper alternatives to Douglas Mendes
CBRed Bull Bragantino · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Mendes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Douglas Mendes are Sebastián Coates, Benaissa Benamar, Yunis Abdelhamid. Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) rates 87/100 as a match at about €300k, below Douglas Mendes's ~€820k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Douglas Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Benaissa Benamarsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 29 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Koray Güntersimilar↗ | Göztepe | 32 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 33 | €0k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Pedrãosimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 29 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Mendes
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Douglas Mendes?
Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 81/100 match to Douglas Mendes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Douglas Mendes?
Sebastián Coates offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Douglas Mendes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Douglas Mendes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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