Players like Rodrigo Mendoza
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Mendoza are Paul Wanner, Pablo Torre, Aimar Oroz. Doppel rates Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rodrigo Mendoza is a dynamic, ball-progressing central midfielder, excelling in dribbling and accurate final-third passing. Despite his low overall rating, he stands out in his ability to maintain possession and create chances, making him a valuable asset in attacking transitions. With remarkable durability, having missed only five games in three seasons, Mendoza showcases reliability alongside his technical strengths, positioning him as a promising talent for Atlético Madrid.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Mendoza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Mendoza
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Statistically, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Rodrigo Mendoza — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Mendoza?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Mendoza, with a 84/100 overall match. Pablo Torre and Aimar Oroz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rodrigo Mendoza's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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