Who should replace Thiago Mendes?
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Mendes's profile ↗
Thiago Mendes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vasco da Gama in the Brazil Serie A, with 17 appearances and notable contributions of 4 goals and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Thiago Mendes, Rob Schoofs from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Ismael Saibari of FC Bayern München, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton all present strong tactical fits, each scoring 84/100 for their compatibility in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 32 | €1.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Daniel Bragançasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Tijjani Reijnderssimilar↗ | Manchester City | 28 | €48m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Mendes
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thiago Mendes · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Mendes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rob Schoofs (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Thiago Mendes, at 94/100 on profile. Ismael Saibari and Daniel Bragança follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Mendes?
Yes — Rob Schoofs (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Mendes?
Doppel learns Thiago Mendes's role profile from his 2026 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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