Who should replace Rodrigo Mendoza?
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rodrigo Mendoza, the best-fitting central midfielders are Fer López, Julien Ponceau, Arthur Atta. Fer López (Celta Vigo) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Julien Ponceau at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rodrigo Mendoza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fer Lópezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 21 | €18m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Udinese | 22 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Yunus Musahsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €15m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €22m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €16m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Tyler Diblingsimilar↗ | Southampton | 18 | €16m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Mendoza
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Mendoza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fer López (Celta Vigo) does the closest job to Rodrigo Mendoza, at 95/100 on profile. Julien Ponceau and Arthur Atta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Mendoza?
Yes — Julien Ponceau (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Mendoza?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Mendoza'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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