Who should replace Armando Méndez?
RBNewell's Old Boys · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitArmando Méndez's profile ↗
Armando Méndez is a right-back for Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances and 1176 minutes played in 2026. The best replacements for Méndez include Lorenzo Aguado from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Alberto Dadie from Real Sociedad B, also with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Méndez, such as Naoufel El Hannach from Montpellier, offer additional tactical options with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Armando Méndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenzo Aguadosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €600k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Alberto Dadiesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Mimeirhel Benitasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Ignace Van der Bremptsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Adrian Gantenbeinsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 25 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Carlos Pugasimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 26 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Álex Lizancossimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Ximo Navarrosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 36 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Uba Charlessimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 24 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Jeremy Mellotsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 32 | €700k | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Marvin Parksimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Armando Méndez
≈ 100% Armando Méndez · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Armando Méndez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Armando Méndez · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Armando Méndez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lorenzo Aguado (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to Armando Méndez, at 95/100 on profile. Naoufel El Hannach and Alberto Dadie follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Armando Méndez?
Yes — Alberto Dadie (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Armando Méndez?
Doppel learns Armando Méndez'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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