Who should replace João Mendes?
LBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mendes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Mendes, the best-fitting left backs are Kristoffer Lund, Jošt Urbančič, Javier Hernández. Kristoffer Lund (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marvin Johnson at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Jošt Urbančičsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Marvin Johnsonsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 36 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 32 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 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: Possession won in att. third, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% João Mendes · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kristoffer Lund (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to João Mendes, at 92/100 on profile. Jošt Urbančič and Javier Hernández follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Mendes?
Yes — Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar left back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 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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