Who should replace Teden Mengi?
CB/RBLuton Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTeden Mengi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Teden Mengi, the best-fitting centre backs are Mattia Viti, Gabriel Osho, Unai Núñez. Mattia Viti (Empoli) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Teden Mengi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Vitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €4.2m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Gabriel Oshosimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €1.3m | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €16m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Teden Mengi
≈ 100% Teden Mengi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Teden Mengi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Teden Mengi · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Teden Mengi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Viti (Empoli) does the closest job to Teden Mengi, at 94/100 on profile. Gabriel Osho and Unai Núñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Teden Mengi?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Teden Mengi?
Doppel learns Teden Mengi's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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