Players like Pepe Sánchez
CB/RBAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe Sánchez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pepe Sánchez are Radu Drăguşin, Jake Cooper, David López. Doppel rates Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pepe Sánchez is a robust ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate as a right-back, showcasing his defensive prowess with a top 11% Sofascore rating among his peers. His ability to clear danger and contribute offensively with goals makes him a valuable asset, as evidenced by his impressive clearances and non-penalty goals. With exceptional durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Sánchez is a reliable presence in defence, though his dribbling and attacking touches could use improvement.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pepe Sánchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe Sánchez
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pepe Sánchez?
Statistically, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Pepe Sánchez — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pepe Sánchez?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Pepe Sánchez, with a 81/100 overall match. Jake Cooper and David López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pepe Sánchez?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pepe Sánchez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pepe Sánchez's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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