Players like Formose Mendy
CB/RBLorient · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFormose Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Formose Mendy are Mattia Bani, Adil Demirbağ, Emmanuel Kakou. Doppel rates Mattia Bani (Palermo) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Formose Mendy is an aggressive, front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and winning challenges, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and transitional phases. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 39% among peers, his impressive metrics in aerial duels and tackles showcase his ability to dominate defensively. With just 10 games missed over the last three seasons, Mendy proves to be a reliable option in the backline, bringing durability alongside his strong defensive attributes.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Formose Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Formose Mendy
≈ 100% Formose Mendy · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Formose Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Formose Mendy · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Formose Mendy?
Statistically, Mattia Bani (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Formose Mendy — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Formose Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattia Bani (Palermo) is the closest profile to Formose Mendy, with a 85/100 overall match. Adil Demirbağ and Emmanuel Kakou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Formose Mendy?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Formose Mendy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Formose Mendy's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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