Who should replace Brais Méndez?
CAM/CMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrais Méndez's profile ↗
Brais Méndez is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Real Sociedad in La Liga, with 29 appearances this season, contributing 6 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Méndez, Eliesse Ben Seghir from Bayer 04 Leverkusen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while both Nico Paz and Malik Tillman also stand out, each scoring 86/100 in fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 82 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brais Méndez
≈ 100% Brais Méndez · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Brais Méndez · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Brais Méndez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brais Méndez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico Paz (Como) does the closest job to Brais Méndez, at 95/100 on profile. Malik Tillman and Nadiem Amiri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brais Méndez?
Yes — Nadiem Amiri (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €16m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brais Méndez?
Doppel learns Brais Méndez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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