Nicolas Pépé alternatives
RM/ST/RWVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pépé's profile ↗
Nicolas Pépé is a right midfielder/striker for Villarreal in La Liga, with 36 appearances and a market value of €7m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Pépé, Ángel Di María from Rosario Central offers a fit score of 86/100 at €2m, while Florian Thauvin of RC Lens has a fit score of 85/100 and a value of €5m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Silassimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Bertrand Traorésimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 31 | €3.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pépé
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas Pépé?
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 84/100 match to Nicolas Pépé.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas Pépé?
Ángel Di María offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas Pépé?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolas Pépé's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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