Players like Gideon Mensah
LBAuxerre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGideon Mensah's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gideon Mensah are Yannick Leliendal, Caio Henrique, Djevencio van der Kust. Doppel rates Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Djevencio van der Kust scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gideon Mensah is a reliable ball-playing left-back, excelling in accurate final-third passes and long balls, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to build-up play. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 50% of his positional peers, he remains durable with only nine games missed over the last three seasons. His strengths in tackling and interceptions further bolster his defensive contributions, making him a dependable option on the flank.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gideon Mensah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Caio Henriquesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 29 | €12m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gideon Mensah
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gideon Mensah · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gideon Mensah?
By Doppel's fit score, Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) is the closest profile to Gideon Mensah, with a 79/100 overall match. Caio Henrique and Djevencio van der Kust are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gideon Mensah?
Yes. Djevencio van der Kust (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gideon Mensah?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gideon Mensah'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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