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 October 2026.
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Gustavo Mendonca is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing aerial strength, as evidenced by his top-tier clearances and solid tackle and interception stats. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15% of his peers, his reliability is underscored by his impressive durability, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may lack in offensive contributions, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable presence 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 Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 86 | 77 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Gustavo Mendonca?
Statistically, Malcolm Viltard (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Mendonca — a 77/100 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 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 (CD Nacional) 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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