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Bragantino· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nathan Mendes

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2.24Tkl/90

0.20KP/90

Based on 1,063 min · 2026 · Serie A · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Nathan Mendes

Denzel Dumfries80% match
Real Madrid · Serie A · €25.0M
Álex Jiménez80% match
Fiorentina · Serie A · €22.0M
Raoul Bellanova80% match
Atalanta · Serie A · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nathan Mendes:

Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90).
Álex Jiménez(80% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Raoul Bellanova(80% match) — Bellanova has carved out a quietly efficient niche at Inter as the industrious connector who keeps possession ticking without ever demanding the spotlight. His 89.1% pass accuracy places him in the top fifth of Serie A midfielders, and a 56.3% duel win rate suggests he competes effectively at ground level—two traits that underpin his value as a reliable ball-mover in tight spaces.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Denzel Dumfries

Real Madrid · Serie A

Netherlands30yContract 2028

Tkl/901.08

KP/900.88

Active Full-Back

vs Mendes: €24M more expensive · 6y older

80% match

€25.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Nathan Mendes?▼

The top alternatives to Nathan Mendes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Denzel Dumfries, Álex Jiménez, Raoul Bellanova, Dodô, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Nathan Mendes in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nathan Mendes in 2026 include Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M), Álex Jiménez (€22.0M), Raoul Bellanova (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nathan Mendes play and who plays similarly?▼

Nathan Mendes plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Álex Jiménez (Spain, €22.0M); Raoul Bellanova (Italy, €22.0M); Dodô (Brazil, €18.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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