Who should replace Nobel Mendy?
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNobel Mendy's profile ↗
Nobel Mendy is a centre-back for Hull City in the Premier League, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Mendy include Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ko Itakura of Borussia M'gladbach, with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer strong tactical fits for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nobel Mendy
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nobel Mendy · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nobel Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Nobel Mendy, at 93/100 on profile. Sinaly Diomandé and Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nobel Mendy?
Yes — Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.4m, a 82/100 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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