Players like Rodrigo Mendoza
CMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rodrigo Mendoza are Paul Wanner, Andy Diouf, Pablo Torre. Doppel rates Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 85/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rodrigo Mendoza is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder with an eye for incisive passes and the ability to drive play forward. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 7% of his peers, his top-tier dribbling and accuracy in the final third showcase his potential as a creative force. With only five games missed over three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal, though he may need to improve defensively to elevate his overall impact.
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↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 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: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Mendoza?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Rodrigo Mendoza, with a 84/100 overall match. Andy Diouf and Pablo Torre are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rodrigo Mendoza?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.
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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