Who should replace Nathan Mendes?
RBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Mendes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nathan Mendes, the best-fitting right backs are Liam Van Gelderen, Enzo Tchato Mbiayi, Brodie Spencer. Liam Van Gelderen (RKC Waalwijk) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sebastian Holmén at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nathan Mendes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Van Gelderensimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €400k | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Brodie Spencersimilar↗ | Oxford United | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 4 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Mark Mampasisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 23 | €400k | 89 | 74 |
| 6 | Ryan Porteoussimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 74 |
| 7 | Sebastian Holménsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 34 | €300k | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Lewis Millersimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Alexander Abrahamssonsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 27 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Bünyamin Balcısimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €2.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Kayne Ramsaysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 26 | €900k | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Mendes
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nathan Mendes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Liam Van Gelderen (RKC Waalwijk) does the closest job to Nathan Mendes, at 92/100 on profile. Enzo Tchato Mbiayi and Brodie Spencer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Mendes?
Yes — Sebastian Holmén (IF Elfsborg) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 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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