Players like Nobel Mendy
CBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNobel Mendy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nobel Mendy are Kacper Potulski, Ze Vitor, Caleb Taylor. Doppel rates Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ze Vitor scores 82/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nobel Mendy is a robust, goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for clearances, making him a defensive stalwart. His top percentile in clearances and impressive goal tally for a defender underline his aerial prowess and ability to contribute offensively. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 19% of his peers, Mendy's durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nobel Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nobel Mendy
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nobel Mendy?
By Doppel's fit score, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Nobel Mendy, with a 84/100 overall match. Ze Vitor and Caleb Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nobel Mendy?
Yes. Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nobel Mendy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nobel Mendy's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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