Who should replace Josafat Mendes?
RBSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosafat Mendes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Josafat Mendes, the best-fitting right backs are Ian Hoffmann, Diogo Spencer, Bryan Reynolds. Ian Hoffmann (Kristiansund BK) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ian Hoffmann at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Josafat Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Hoffmannsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 25 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Diogo Spencersimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 22 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Vitinhosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 27 | €8.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Josh Keysimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Linnessimilar↗ | Molde FK | 35 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Tony Stratasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josafat Mendes
≈ 100% Josafat Mendes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Josafat Mendes · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Josafat Mendes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josafat Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ian Hoffmann (Kristiansund BK) does the closest job to Josafat Mendes, at 90/100 on profile. Diogo Spencer and Bryan Reynolds follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josafat Mendes?
Yes — Ian Hoffmann (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josafat Mendes?
Doppel learns Josafat Mendes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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