Who should replace Nathan Mendes?
RBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Mendes's profile ↗
Nathan Mendes is a right-back for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances and 1 assist in the 2026 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mendes, Fabio Ruggeri from Carrarese, with a fit score of 79/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Brodie Spencer from Oxford United, who has a fit score of 74/100, and Luc Marijnissen from FCV Dender, with a fit score of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Brodie Spencersimilar↗ | Oxford United | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Martín Aguirregabiriasimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 30 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Jorge Morenosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Kayne Ramsaysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 26 | €900k | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Axel Norénsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Mats Lemmenssimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 24 | €500k | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Bünyamin Balcısimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Mendes
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Ruggeri (Carrarese) does the closest job to Nathan Mendes, at 90/100 on profile. Brodie Spencer and Luc Marijnissen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Mendes?
Yes — Martín Aguirregabiria (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan Mendes?
Doppel learns Nathan Mendes's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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