Who should replace Batista Mendy?
CM/CDM/CBSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Batista Mendy, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lesley Ugochukwu, Seydouba Cisse, Amir Richardson. Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Finn Porath at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Batista Mendy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesley Ugochukwu | Burnley | 21 | €21m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Seydouba Cisse | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Ibrahima Sissoko | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Yassine Kechta | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Finn Porath | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busio | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Joe Aribo | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoula | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Robin Fellhauer | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Edoardo Bove | AS Roma | 21 | €4.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Villar | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Batista Mendy
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · low reliability
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Batista Mendy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /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 93/100 on profile. Seydouba Cisse and Amir Richardson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Batista Mendy?
Yes — Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 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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