Who should replace Rodrigo Mendoza?
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Mendoza's profile ↗
Rodrigo Mendoza is a central midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Mendoza, Paul Wanner of PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out, alongside Arthur Atta from Fiorentina and Andy Diouf of Inter, both offering strong tactical fits at 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fer Lópezsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 22 | €18m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €27m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kasey Palmersimilar↗ | Hull City | 30 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Ethan Nwanerisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Mendoza
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Mendoza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Mendoza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fer López (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Rodrigo Mendoza, at 95/100 on profile. Arthur Atta and Paul Wanner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Mendoza?
Yes — Pablo Torre (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.9m, a 85/100 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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