Who should replace Nathaniel Méndez-Laing?
LW/STDerby County · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathaniel Méndez-Laing's profile ↗
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing is a left winger/striker for Derby County in the Championship, with 41 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. Players who can replace Méndez-Laing include Félix Correia from Gil Vicente, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Ji-sung Eom from Swansea City, with a fit score of 79/100, making them strong tactical alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Nathaniel Méndez-Laing
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Thomas Ouwejansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathaniel Méndez-Laing
≈ 100% Nathaniel Méndez-Laing · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Méndez-Laing · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Méndez-Laing · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathaniel Méndez-Laing?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ji-sung Eom (Swansea City) does the closest job to Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, at 94/100 on profile. Félix Correia and Álvaro Barreal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathaniel Méndez-Laing?
Yes — Antoine Colassin (K. Beerschot V.A.) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathaniel Méndez-Laing?
Doppel learns Nathaniel Méndez-Laing's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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