Players like Wendel
STSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWendel's profile ↗
Wendel is a striker for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, aged 26, with a market value of €2m. His profile is comparable to Mihailo Ivanović of Millwall, who achieved a fit score of 75/100, and Juanmi Latasa from Real Valladolid, also scoring 75/100. For those searching for players similar to Wendel or alternatives in a comparable role, these players exhibit similar statistical profiles.
About Wendel
Wendel is a struggling striker who lacks the offensive impact typically expected from his position. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 1% of his peers, he has yet to establish himself as a reliable goal threat or playmaker, managing just 1 goal and 2 assists in 13 appearances this season. His limited dribbling ability and low goal-scoring rate highlight significant challenges in his game, making him a player in need of improvement to contribute effectively at a higher level.
12 players most similar to Wendel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 85 | 75 |
| 2 | Matt Goddensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 35 | €100k | 85 | 73 |
| 3 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 85 | 75 |
| 4 | Juan Ignacio Ramírezsimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 74 |
| 5 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 82 | 75 |
| 8 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 82 | 75 |
| 9 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €2.1m | 81 | 75 |
| 11 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 80 | 74 |
| 12 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wendel
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Wendel · medium reliability
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wendel?
By Doppel's fit score, Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) is the closest profile to Wendel, with a 75/100 overall match. Matt Godden and Juanmi Latasa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wendel?
Yes. Matt Godden (Coventry City) plays a similar striker role and rates 73/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wendel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wendel's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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