
Based on 1,504 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
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Make Mendes's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to João Mendes:
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Source · João Mendes
Alt · Luca Marseiler
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