5 replacements for Barcelona's Jordi Alba

#2 Ferland Mendy - Lyon

Mendy (center) has been a transfer target for Barcelona.

The 23-year-old is easily one of the most important defenders for the French giants, as his pace, athleticism and playmaking abilities have made him one of the best young left-backs in the world, and is a prospect that is chased by most of the top clubs in Europe.

Known widely for his reading of the game and for delivering some of the hardest tackles, the French footballer with African roots has been a sensation right from his days in Le Havre.

Ever since his arrival at Lyon, Sandro has made sure that his team wins every single game by delivering the most unbelievable work-rate that the football world has ever seen.

The left-back has been reportedly linked with a move to Camp Nou, and can be a perfect replacement for Jordi Alba, given his pace and having a similar stature to that of the Spaniard