Who should replace Wendel?
STSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWendel's profile ↗
Wendel is a striker for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, currently aged 26. For those searching for the best replacement for Wendel, Mihailo Ivanović from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 75/100, while Mathias Grundetjern of Vålerenga IF and Corentin Fatou from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale both offer strong alternatives with fit scores of 73/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nesta Elphegesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €3.7m | 86 | 72 |
| 2 | Mathias Grundetjernsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €900k | 86 | 73 |
| 3 | Corentin Fatousimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 27 | €400k | 85 | 73 |
| 4 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 85 | 75 |
| 5 | Matt Goddensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 35 | €100k | 85 | 73 |
| 6 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Juan Ignacio Ramírezsimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 74 |
| 8 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Laurs Skjellerupsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €1.2m | 84 | 72 |
| 10 | Dame Gueyesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €700k | 84 | 73 |
| 11 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 83 | 72 |
| 12 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wendel
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Wendel · medium reliability
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wendel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nesta Elphege (Grenoble Foot 38) does the closest job to Wendel, at 86/100 on profile. Mathias Grundetjern and Corentin Fatou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wendel?
Yes — Matt Godden (Coventry City) plays a similar striker role at roughly €100k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wendel?
Doppel learns Wendel's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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