Players like Rodrigo Mendoza
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Mendoza are Romano Schmid, Enzo Millot, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) a 85/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rodrigo Mendoza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Mazasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €41m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €1.8m | 95 | 82 |
| 12 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Mendoza
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Mendoza?
By Doppel's fit score, Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Mendoza, with a 85/100 overall match. Enzo Millot and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
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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