Players like Wendell
LBSão Paulo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWendell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wendell are Christopher Operi, Alfie Doughty, Mortadha Ben Ouanes. Doppel rates Christopher Operi (Le Havre) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mortadha Ben Ouanes scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Wendell is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling in both defensive and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional aerial prowess and finishing ability, scoring four goals this season while also providing two assists. His accuracy in the final third further highlights his playmaking skills, making him a key asset for São Paulo. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wendell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wendell
≈ 100% Wendell · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Wendell · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Wendell · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wendell?
By Doppel's fit score, Christopher Operi (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Wendell, with a 87/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and Mortadha Ben Ouanes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wendell?
Yes. Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wendell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wendell's 2023/24 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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