Who should replace Emiliano Méndez?
CM/CDMSarmiento · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmiliano Méndez's profile ↗
Emiliano Méndez is a central midfielder / defensive midfielder for Sarmiento in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 18 appearances in 2024, contributing 1 goal over 1397 minutes. The best replacements for Méndez include José Gragera from Espanyol, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Lander Olaetxea from Sporting Gijón, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Méndez, such as Miguel Atienza and Alberto Rodríguez, also demonstrate strong tactical compatibility.
Best replacements for Emiliano Méndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 76 |
| 8 | Hianga'a M'Bocksimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €300k | 92 | 77 |
| 9 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 10 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emiliano Méndez
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emiliano Méndez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Emiliano Méndez, at 95/100 on profile. José Gragera and Miguel Atienza follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Emiliano Méndez?
Yes — Hianga'a M'Bock (Red Star FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Emiliano Méndez?
Doppel learns Emiliano Méndez's role profile from his 2024 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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