Who should replace Douglas Mendes?
CBRed Bull Bragantino · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Mendes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Douglas Mendes, the best-fitting centre backs are Benaissa Benamar, Michael Keane, Danilo Boza. Benaissa Benamar (FC Volendam) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Benaissa Benamar at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Douglas Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benaissa Benamarsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 29 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Danilo Bozasimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Samson Baidoosimilar↗ | RC Lens | 22 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Geoffrey Kondosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Mendes
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Douglas Mendes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Douglas Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benaissa Benamar (FC Volendam) does the closest job to Douglas Mendes, at 92/100 on profile. Michael Keane and Danilo Boza follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Douglas Mendes?
Yes — Benaissa Benamar (FC Volendam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Douglas Mendes?
Doppel learns Douglas Mendes's role profile from his 2020/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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