Players like Nuno Mendes
LBParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Mendes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nuno Mendes are Valentín Barco, Nuno Tavares, Rayan Aït-Nouri. Doppel rates Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alfie Doughty scores 86/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nuno Mendes is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling as a creative outlet from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his position, he consistently generates big chances and delivers accurate final-third passes, making him a vital asset in build-up play. His dribbling ability further enhances his threat on the flank, although finishing is not his forte. With only 14 games missed in three seasons, Mendes proves to be a durable and reliable performer for PSG.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nuno Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Mendes
≈ 100% Nuno Mendes · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nuno Mendes · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nuno Mendes · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nuno Mendes?
Statistically, Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) is the closest look-alike to Nuno Mendes — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Nuno Mendes, with a 87/100 overall match. Nuno Tavares and Rayan Aït-Nouri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Mendes?
Yes. Alfie Doughty (Millwall) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €5.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nuno Mendes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nuno Mendes's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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