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 (Başakşehir FK) 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 October 2026.
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Wendell exemplifies an attacking left-back, blending defensive solidity with offensive prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and finishing, showcasing his ability to contribute goals and assists from the back. While his clearance stats are below average, his impact in the final third and ability to dominate in the air make him a formidable presence. Despite some injury concerns, his experience across top leagues adds significant value to his game.
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↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ososimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 89 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Wendell?
Statistically, Christopher Operi (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Wendell — a 87/100 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 Wendell?
By Doppel's fit score, Christopher Operi (Başakşehir FK) 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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