What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Houboulang Mendes?

Mendes wins more aerial duels than Read — nearly 2x the output. 0 ball recoveries in 29 games. You decide. Compared with Givairo Read (N/A vs anchor). Concern: Assists (Bottom 1%).

How does Houboulang Mendes compare to Givairo Read?

Houboulang Mendes aerials won vs Givairo Read (35 aerials won in 29 games), but ball recoveries (0 ball recoveries in 29 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Houboulang Mendes's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Weakness: Assists (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Eredivisie Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Houboulang Mendes?

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

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AI Verdict: Houboulang Mendes

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1.66Tkl/90

0.69KP/90

Based on 2,496 min · 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Mendes wins more aerial duels than Read — nearly 2x the output.

vs Givairo Read · Eredivisie · Cross-role comparison · N/A

Mendes wins on

Aerials Won

1.26/90 · 26th pct · 35 aerials won in 29 games

Mendes loses on

Ball Recoveries

0.00/90 · 0 ball recoveries in 29 games

Based on 2,496 min (29 apps) vs anchor 940 min · 152 peers in Eredivisie DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Eredivisie · cross-role

1.26/90

26th pct

Mendes

Aerials Won

RT edge

0.57/90

Bottom 12%

Read

0.00/90

Mendes

Ball Recoveries

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3.90/90

40th pct

Read

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vs Eredivisie Defenders

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Press Intensity

0.27/90Bottom 4%

Interceptions

0.76/90Bottom 15%

Percentile rank among Eredivisie defenders (n=211) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Houboulang Mendes is a Defender. Houboulang Mendes is a Defender. Solid defensive option.

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Mendes wins more aerial duels than Read — nearly 2x the output.

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