Players like João Mendes
LBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
João Mendes is a left-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Mendes include Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Brando Moruzzi of Empoli, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives in the same position.
12 players most similar to João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 82 | 84 |
| 6 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 79 | 84 |
| 9 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mendes
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) is the closest profile to João Mendes, with a 87/100 overall match. Brando Moruzzi and Maximilian Wittek are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Mendes?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →