Who should replace Nampalys Mendy?
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNampalys Mendy's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nampalys Mendy, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leandro Paredes, James Garner, Frenkie de Jong. Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Parejo at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nampalys Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nampalys Mendy
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nampalys Mendy · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nampalys Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) does the closest job to Nampalys Mendy, at 90/100 on profile. James Garner and Frenkie de Jong follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nampalys Mendy?
Yes — Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nampalys Mendy?
Doppel learns Nampalys Mendy's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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