What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Antoine Mendy?

Mendy retrieves the ball more than Medina — 37% more. 20 interceptions in 25 games. €4M. You decide. Compared with Facundo Medina (€4.0M vs anchor). Standout: Ball Recoveries (Top 5% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%).

How does Antoine Mendy compare to Facundo Medina?

Antoine Mendy ball recoveries vs Facundo Medina (129 ball recoveries in 25 games), but interceptions (20 interceptions in 25 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Antoine Mendy's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Ball Recoveries (Top 5% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Antoine Mendy?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Facundo Medina. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Nice· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

AI Verdict: Antoine Mendy

Centre BackFrance22y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

2.31Tkl/90

0.04KP/90

Based on 2,099 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Mendy retrieves the ball more than Medina — 37% more.

vs Facundo Medina · Ligue 1 · Same playing style · €4.0M

Mendy wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.55/90 · Top 5% · 129 ball recoveries in 25 games

Mendy loses on

Interceptions

0.86/90 · 26th pct · 20 interceptions in 25 games

Based on 2,099 min (25 apps) vs anchor 2,549 min · 125 peers in Ligue 1 DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Ligue 1 · same-role pool

5.55/90

Top 5%

Mendy

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

4.04/90

51th pct

Medina

0.86/90

26th pct

Mendy

Interceptions

gap

1.65/90

Top 16%

Medina

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vs Ligue 1 Defenders

Ball Recoveries

5.55/90Top 5%

Chances Missed

0.20/90Bottom 5%

Aerials Won

4.33/90Top 7%

Key Passes

0.04/90Bottom 8%

Tackles Won

1.57/90Top 16%

Dribbled Past

0.98/90Bottom 9%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 defenders (n=130) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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