Players like João Mendes
LBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Mendes are Maximilian Wittek, Emanuele Valeri, Liberato Cacace. Doppel rates Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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João Mendes is a reliable left-back known for his positional awareness and accurate final-third passing, making him a solid ball-playing defender. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 41% of his peers, his durability is impressive, with zero games missed over the last three seasons. Mendes excels in maintaining possession and linking play, though he could improve his impact in the final third, as evidenced by his lack of goals and assists.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mendes
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to João Mendes, with a 86/100 overall match. Emanuele Valeri and Liberato Cacace are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Mendes?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Mendes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Mendes's 2025/26 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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