Nathan Mendes alternatives
RBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Mendes's profile ↗
Nathan Mendes is a right-back for Vitória in Brazil's Série A, currently valued at €2m. For clubs seeking cheaper alternatives to Mendes, Fabio Ruggeri from Carrarese, valued at €1m with a fit score of 79/100, and Jorge Moreno from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 78/100 and is available at €0m, present viable options. Additionally, Alessandro Pio Riccio and Michael Venturi, both valued at €0m and fitting well within similar roles, could also be considered.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Jorge Morenosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Martín Aguirregabiriasimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 30 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 72 | 76 |
| 10 | Christ-Owen Kouassisimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €1.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 76 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Mendes
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nathan Mendes?
Alessandro Pio Riccio (Sampdoria) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Nathan Mendes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nathan Mendes?
Fabio Ruggeri offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nathan Mendes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Nathan 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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