Players like Nampalys Mendy
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNampalys Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nampalys Mendy are Gerard Yepes, Florian Flick, Andreas Müller. Doppel rates Gerard Yepes (Empoli) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nampalys Mendy is a reliable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with strong tackling and interceptions. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his peers, his durability is commendable, having missed only four games in three seasons. While he may lack in offensive contributions, his ability to deliver accurate long balls enhances his team's transition play, making him a solid, if unspectacular, presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nampalys Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nampalys Mendy
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · low reliability
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nampalys Mendy?
Statistically, Gerard Yepes (Empoli) is the closest look-alike to Nampalys Mendy — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nampalys Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Yepes (Empoli) is the closest profile to Nampalys Mendy, with a 81/100 overall match. Florian Flick and Andreas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nampalys Mendy?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nampalys Mendy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nampalys Mendy's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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