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Players like Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

RBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Pinto Pedrosa's profile ↗

The players most similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa are Nadir Zortea, Santiago Salle, Filippo Missori. Doppel rates Nadir Zortea (Cagliari) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Viðar Ari Jónsson scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

Rafael Pinto Pedrosa is an attacking right-back with a knack for contributing to offensive play, highlighted by his strong xG and xA metrics. Despite currently sitting in the lower echelons of his positional peers, his ability to deliver accurate crosses showcases his potential to create chances from wide areas. With three seasons of durability under his belt, he proves to be a reliable option for the backline, ready to develop further in his career.

Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Nadir Zorteasimilar↗Cagliari27€6.6m9385
2Santiago Sallesimilar↗San Martín de San Juan22€900k9287
3Filippo Missorisimilar↗US Avellino 191222€1.9m9286
4Mithat Palasimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor26€2.8m9284
5Joseph Ceesaysimilar↗Empoli28€600k9284
6Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗Blackburn Rovers25€1.4m9287
7Kevin Van Den Kerkhofsimilar↗RC Sporting Charleroi30€1.6m9184
8Viðar Ari Jónssonsimilar↗HamKam32€200k9184
9Marcus Pedersensimilar↗Torino26€3.3m9184
10Benoit Nyssensimilar↗SV Zulte Waregem29€600k9184
11Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗NAC Breda21€600k9085
12Alan Núñezsimilar↗CD Nacional22€900k9085

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

1. Nadir ZorteaCagliari85/100

≈ 100% Rafael Pinto Pedrosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90

2. Santiago SalleSan Martín de San Juan87/100

≈ 100% Rafael Pinto Pedrosa · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90

3. Filippo MissoriUS Avellino 191286/100

≈ 100% Rafael Pinto Pedrosa · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Rafael Pinto Pedrosa?

By Doppel's fit score, Nadir Zortea (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, with a 85/100 overall match. Santiago Salle and Filippo Missori are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa?

Yes. Viðar Ari Jónsson (HamKam) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Pinto Pedrosa's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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