Who should replace Nobel Mendy?
CBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNobel Mendy's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nobel Mendy, the best-fitting centre backs are David Zec, Micky van de Ven, Ko Itakura. David Zec (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jorge Sáenz at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nobel Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Micky van de Vensimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €49m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €8.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 19 | €24m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nobel Mendy
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nobel Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Nobel Mendy, at 93/100 on profile. Micky van de Ven and Ko Itakura follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nobel Mendy?
Yes — Jorge Sáenz (Leganés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nobel Mendy?
Doppel learns Nobel Mendy's role profile from his 2025/26 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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