Players like Gideon Mensah
LB1. FC Köln · 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 October 2026.
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Gideon Mensah is a positional ball-playing left-back, showcasing strong distribution skills with top-tier accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. Despite ranking in the bottom third of his positional peers overall, his ability to contribute defensively through tackles and interceptions keeps him competitive. With only nine games missed in the past three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence in the squad, making him a solid option for teams seeking a dependable and technically adept defender.
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↗ | AFC Ajax | 29 | €12m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 88 | 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↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €6.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 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 closest look-alike to Gideon Mensah?
Statistically, Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) is the closest look-alike to Gideon Mensah — a 79/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Heracles Almelo) 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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