Players like Antoine Mendy
RB/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntoine Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antoine Mendy are Ethan Pinnock, Rio Hillen, Jacobo Ramón. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antoine Mendy is a robust defensive stalwart, showcasing his prowess as a right-back/centre-back with elite metrics in duels and aerial challenges. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of his positional peers, but his ability to dominate in defensive duels and clearances highlights his reliability in the backline. With only 17 games missed over the last three seasons, Mendy's durability makes him a dependable choice for any defensive setup, though his offensive contributions remain limited.
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 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 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↗ | Everton | 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antoine Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) is the closest profile to Antoine Mendy, with a 82/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Jacobo Ramón 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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