Who should replace Nampalys Mendy?
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNampalys Mendy's profile ↗
Nampalys Mendy is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Mendy, Gerard Yepes from Empoli stands out with a fit score of 81/100, while Florian Flick from Eintracht Braunschweig offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Cáseressimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €2.7m | 96 | 75 |
| 2 | Conor Coventrysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Jesper Gustavssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 32 | €500k | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nampalys Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente) does the closest job to Nampalys Mendy, at 96/100 on profile. Conor Coventry and Gerard Yepes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nampalys Mendy?
Yes — Assane Dioussé (Auxerre) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nampalys Mendy?
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