Players like Elydjah Mendy
CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElydjah Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Elydjah Mendy are Stefan Leković, Malcom Bokele, Wes Harding. Doppel rates Stefan Leković (Villarreal B U23) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Elydjah Mendy is a goal-scoring centre-back who thrives on set pieces, showcasing his aerial prowess with a commendable ability to find the net. While his overall performance places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his knack for contributing goals adds a unique dimension to his play. Mendy has proven to be a broadly reliable presence on the pitch, missing only a few games over the last three seasons, making him a durable option in defense.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Elydjah Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elydjah Mendy
≈ 100% Elydjah Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Elydjah Mendy · low reliability
≈ 100% Elydjah Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elydjah Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefan Leković (Villarreal B U23) is the closest profile to Elydjah Mendy, with a 81/100 overall match. Malcom Bokele and Wes Harding are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Elydjah Mendy?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Elydjah Mendy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Elydjah Mendy's 2025/26 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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