Players like Gustavo Mendonca
CMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Mendonca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Mendonca are Malcolm Viltard, Stanko Jurić, Julian Niehues. Doppel rates Malcolm Viltard (FCV Dender) a 77/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Mendonca is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial duels, making him a crucial shield for his backline. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15%, he may not be a standout in attack, but his durability is impressive, having missed no games in three seasons. His top-tier clearances and solid tackling showcase his ability to disrupt opposition attacks, reinforcing his role as a reliable enforcer in the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Mendonca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Mendonca
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Mendonca?
By Doppel's fit score, Malcolm Viltard (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Gustavo Mendonca, with a 77/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Julian Niehues are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Mendonca?
Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Mendonca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Mendonca's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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