Players like Pedro Mendes
STModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedro Mendes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pedro Mendes are Milan Zonneveld, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Luka Kulenović. Doppel rates Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pedro Mendes is a powerful aerial threat, excelling as a target man with his impressive ability to win duels and headers. His strong performance places him in the top 21% of strikers, underlining his quality and reliability in front of goal with 11 strikes this season. While he may not be a dribbler or prolific shot-taker, his durability is notable, having missed only 17 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable option for any attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pedro Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Mendes
≈ 100% Pedro Mendes · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pedro Mendes · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pedro Mendes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pedro Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Pedro Mendes, with a 85/100 overall match. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Luka Kulenović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedro Mendes?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pedro Mendes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pedro Mendes's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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