Who should replace João Mendes?
LBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
João Mendes is a left-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Mendes could be Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848, who has a tactical fit of 86/100, or Emanuele Valeri from Parma, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer similar attributes and capabilities, making them suitable alternatives for those looking for players similar to João Mendes.
Best replacements for João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Phillipp Mwenesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mendes
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to João Mendes, at 91/100 on profile. Emanuele Valeri and Liberato Cacace follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Mendes?
Yes — Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Mendes?
Doppel learns João Mendes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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