Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Mendes
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Mendes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thiago Mendes are Mohamed Nassoh, Carlinhos, Maxime Dominguez. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) rates 84/100 as a match at about €700k, below Thiago Mendes's ~€1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
8 cheaper alternatives to Thiago Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Carlinhossimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 32 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Maxime Dominguezsimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 30 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Gabriel Santanasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 36 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | João Mendessimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 32 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Mendes
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Mendes?
Gabriel Santana (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Thiago Mendes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Mendes?
Mohamed Nassoh offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thiago Mendes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Thiago Mendes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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