Who should replace Antoine Mendy?
RB/CBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntoine Mendy's profile ↗
Antoine Mendy is a right-back/centre-back for Nice in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mendy, Rio Hillen from NAC Breda stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Ethan Pinnock and Yerry Mina both offer solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100. These players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns closely with Mendy's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antoine Mendy
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Antoine Mendy · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antoine Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Coventry City) does the closest job to Antoine Mendy, at 94/100 on profile. Rio Hillen and Yerry Mina follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antoine Mendy?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role at roughly €700k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Antoine Mendy?
Doppel learns Antoine Mendy's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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