Who should replace Gustavo Mendonca?
CMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Mendonca's profile ↗
Gustavo Mendonca is a central midfielder for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mendonca, Stanko Jurić of Real Valladolid and Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim both offer a tactical fit score of 78/100. Additionally, Malcolm Viltard from FCV Dender and George Dobson of Wrexham provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 77/100 and 76/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Mendonca
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Mendonca · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Mendonca?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malcolm Viltard (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Gustavo Mendonca, at 94/100 on profile. George Dobson and Stanko Jurić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustavo Mendonca?
Yes — Calvin Twigt (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustavo Mendonca?
Doppel learns Gustavo Mendonca'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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