Players like Nathan Mendes
RBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Mendes's profile ↗
Nathan Mendes is a right-back for Vitória in the BRA-Serie A, with 13 appearances and 1 assist in the 2026 season. Players similar to Mendes include Fabio Ruggeri from Salernitana, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Luc Marijnissen of FCV Dender, with a fit score of 75/100. Other comparable options are Martín Aguirregabiria and Jorge Moreno from FC Cartagena, both showcasing similar performance metrics.
About Nathan Mendes
Nathan Mendes is a tenacious right-back known for his ability to win possession in the attacking third, showcasing a proactive style on the pitch. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 45% of his peers, his work rate and defensive contributions remain valuable. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Mendes can be a dynamic asset when fit, particularly in pressing systems that value high engagement.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Martín Aguirregabiriasimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 30 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Jorge Morenosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 25 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Axel Norénsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Amine Chabanesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 20 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Christ-Owen Kouassisimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 23 | €1.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Alessandro Dellavallesimilar↗ | Modena | 22 | €2.3m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Mendes
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) is the closest profile to Nathan Mendes, with a 79/100 overall match. Luc Marijnissen and Martín Aguirregabiria are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan Mendes?
Yes. Martín Aguirregabiria (FC Cartagena) plays a similar right back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan Mendes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan Mendes's 2026 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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