Who should replace Bruno Méndez?
CB/RBGranada · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Bruno Méndez, the best-fitting centre backs are Abakar Sylla, Giovanni González, Frédéric Guilbert. Abakar Sylla (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Frédéric Guilbert at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Bruno Méndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abakar Sylla | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €2.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Giovanni González | Mallorca | 29 | €2.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Frédéric Guilbert | RC Strasbourg | 29 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Jorge Cuenca | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabak | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Lucas Martínez Quarta | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriaga | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Koffi Kouao | Metz | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Bernardo | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Yunis Abdelhamid | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Marcus Coco | Nantes | 27 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Ben Mee | Brentford | 34 | €800k* | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Méndez
≈ 100% Bruno Méndez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Bruno Méndez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Méndez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Méndez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abakar Sylla (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Bruno Méndez, at 92/100 on profile. Giovanni González and Frédéric Guilbert follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bruno Méndez?
Yes — Frédéric Guilbert (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bruno Méndez?
Doppel learns Bruno Méndez's role profile from his 2023/24 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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