Players like Houboulang Mendes
RBTroyes · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHouboulang Mendes's profile ↗
Houboulang Mendes is a right-back for Troyes in Ligue 2, with 29 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Mendes include Hamza El Kaouakibi from Südtirol, Daniel Eid from Fredrikstad FK, and James Bree from Southampton, all with a fit score of 83/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a right-back like Mendes.
About Houboulang Mendes
Houboulang Mendes is a reliable, durable right-back with a strong defensive presence, ranking in the top 19% of his positional peers. His ability to consistently maintain his fitness is a significant asset, having missed only two games over the last three seasons. While he may not excel in duels or tackles per 90, his overall quality shines through his consistent performances, making him a dependable option in the backline for Troyes.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Houboulang Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Daniel Eidsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 89 | 88 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 89 | 87 |
| 10 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Houboulang Mendes
≈ 100% Houboulang Mendes · low reliability
≈ 100% Houboulang Mendes · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Houboulang Mendes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Houboulang Mendes?
By Doppel's fit score, Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) is the closest profile to Houboulang Mendes, with a 83/100 overall match. Daniel Eid and James Bree are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Houboulang Mendes?
Yes. Daniel Eid (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Houboulang Mendes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Houboulang Mendes's 2024/25 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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