Cheaper alternatives to Ferland Mendy
LBReal Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFerland Mendy's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ferland Mendy are Cristiano Biraghi, Yuri Berchiche, Christopher Operi. Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) rates 75/100 as a match at about €900k, below Ferland Mendy's ~€4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ferland Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 76 | 75 |
| 2 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 80 | 75 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 74 | 74 |
| 4 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 75 | 74 |
| 5 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €2.7m | 70 | 74 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 72 | 74 |
| 7 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 76 | 74 |
| 8 | Ulisses Garciasimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 30 | €2.9m | 82 | 73 |
| 9 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 74 | 73 |
| 10 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 85 | 72 |
| 11 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 82 | 72 |
| 12 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €1.2m | 76 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ferland Mendy
≈ 100% Ferland Mendy · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ferland Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ferland Mendy · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ferland Mendy?
Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 75/100 match to Ferland Mendy.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ferland Mendy?
Cristiano Biraghi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ferland Mendy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Ferland Mendy's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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