Players like John Mercado
LW/RWAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Mercado's profile ↗
John Mercado is a left winger/right winger for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €4m. He has made 33 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Mercado include Julimar from Athletico with a fit score of 78/100, and Patrick Wimmer of VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 77/100, showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About John Mercado
John Mercado is a versatile winger with a strong aerial presence, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive dribbling ability. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 48% of his positional peers, his durability is a key asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his contributions in the final third need improvement, Mercado's ability to win aerial battles and clearances adds a unique dimension to his game, making him a reliable option on the flanks.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Mercado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €11m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Jastin Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 22 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Said El Malasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 20 | €46m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Mercado
≈ 100% John Mercado · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% John Mercado · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Mercado · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Mercado?
By Doppel's fit score, Julimar (Athletico) is the closest profile to John Mercado, with a 78/100 overall match. Patrick Wimmer and Bazoumana Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Mercado?
Yes. Jastin García (FC Andorra) plays a similar left winger role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Mercado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Mercado's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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