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 September 2026.
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Nuno Mendes is an elite attacking left-back, showcasing a dynamic blend of creativity and technical prowess. With a top 2% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in generating big chances and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a key asset in PSG's offensive play. While he occasionally struggles in finishing, his ability to create and connect in the attacking phase sets him apart. Notably durable, he has only missed 14 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 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↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 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 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 (Luton Town) 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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