Players like João Pedro
ST/CAMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Pedro's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Pedro are Gerard Moreno, Álvaro Rodriguez, Omar Marmoush. Doppel rates Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 86/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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João Pedro is a dynamic attacking midfielder and striker, excelling as a goal-scoring threat with a remarkable knack for finding the net, evidenced by his elite non-penalty goals and impressive xG + xA contributions. With a top 12% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases his effectiveness in duels and successful dribbles, making him a versatile asset in the final third. His durability is a plus, having missed only 14 games in three seasons, further solidifying his reliability for Chelsea.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Duels won, xG + xA. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Pedro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Pedro
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Pedro?
Statistically, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to João Pedro — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Pedro?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) is the closest profile to João Pedro, with a 86/100 overall match. Álvaro Rodriguez and Omar Marmoush are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Pedro?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Pedro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Pedro's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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