Who should replace Batista Mendy?
CM/CDM/CBTrabzonspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBatista Mendy's profile ↗
Batista Mendy is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mendy, Amir Richardson (Le Havre, FRA-Ligue 1) stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Diogo Sousa (RC Strasbourg, FRA-Ligue 1) and Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley, ENG-Premier League) also present solid tactical alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Diogo Sousasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €8.5m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Hugo Vetlesensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Gonçalo Francosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 26 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Batista Mendy
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Batista Mendy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) does the closest job to Batista Mendy, at 94/100 on profile. Diogo Sousa and Amir Richardson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Batista Mendy?
Yes — Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Batista Mendy?
Doppel learns Batista Mendy's role profile from his 2025/26 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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