Players like Antoine Mendy
RB/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntoine Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antoine Mendy are Rio Hillen, Jacobo Ramón, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Antoine Mendy is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a right-back or centre-back with a focus on winning duels and aerial battles. His impressive metrics place him in the top echelons for duels won and clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate defensively. While his offensive contributions are limited, his durability stands out, having missed only a few games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline for Nice.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antoine Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 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 Antoine Mendy
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Antoine Mendy?
Statistically, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to Antoine 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 Antoine Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Antoine Mendy, with a 85/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antoine Mendy?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antoine Mendy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antoine Mendy's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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