Players like Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
RBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Pinto Pedrosa's profile ↗
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa is a right-back for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, where he has made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those searching for players similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Nadir Zortea from Cagliari, with a fit score of 85/100, and Santiago Salle from San Martín de San Juan, who boasts a fit score of 87/100, are comparable options in terms of role and statistical profile.
About Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa is an attacking right-back who thrives in creating chances from wide areas, evident in his strong xG and xA contributions. Despite his overall quality placing him in the lower tier of his positional peers, his reliable durability—missing zero games in three seasons—highlights his potential as a consistent option. While his aerial duels need improvement, his ability to deliver accurate crosses makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadir Zorteasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €6.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Santiago Sallesimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 22 | €900k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joseph Ceesaysimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Kevin Van Den Kerkhofsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Viðar Ari Jónssonsimilar↗ | HamKam | 32 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Marcus Pedersensimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
≈ 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
≈ 100% Rafael Pinto Pedrosa · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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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