Players like Houboulang Mendes
RBFortuna Sittard · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHouboulang Mendes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Houboulang Mendes are Hamza El Kaouakibi, Daniel Eid, James Bree. Doppel rates Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Eid scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Houboulang Mendes is a reliable and durable right-back, known for his consistent presence on the pitch, having missed only two games in the last three seasons. While his overall quality ranks in the top 29% among his positional peers, he may lack standout metrics in duels and ball distribution. However, his resilience and work rate make him a dependable choice for any backline, contributing solidly in defensive duties without being a standout in offensive support.
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↗ | IFK Norrköping | 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 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 89 | 88 |
| 10 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Houboulang Mendes?
Statistically, Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) is the closest look-alike to Houboulang Mendes — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (IFK Norrköping) 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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