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 João Cancelo, Valentín Barco, Nuno Tavares. Doppel rates João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mitchel Bakker scores 85/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nuno Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Mendes
≈ 100% Nuno Mendes · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Nuno Mendes, with a 87/100 overall match. Valentín Barco and Nuno Tavares are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Mendes?
Yes. Mitchel Bakker (Lille) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.7m.
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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