Cheaper alternatives to Pepe
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pepe are Axel Kryger, Martin Gjone, Odin Luras Bjørtuft. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) rates 87/100 as a match at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pepe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 6 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 84 |
| 10 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pepe?
Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 87/100 match to Pepe.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pepe?
Axel Kryger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pepe?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Pepe'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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